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Weather & Climate in Gruissan, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gruissan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1076°N, 3.0865°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
391 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 18, 1996 | 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 1993 | 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France | M3.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1997 | 1 km E of Villemolaque, France | M3.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra | M3.7 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Llagostera, Spain | M3.7 | 146 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in |
Gruissan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").