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Weather & Climate in Giat, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Giat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8019°N, 2.4676°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
313 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 81 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 32 km | 2 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 34 km | 2 km |
| Jun 25, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France | M3.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 104 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 39 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Giat has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.1").