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Weather & Climate in La Bourboule, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Bourboule has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5883°N, 2.7392°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
297 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 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 54 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 43 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 76 km | 4 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 46 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 5 km NW of Bonnat, France | M3.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France | M3.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1993 | 4 km SE of Courzieu, France | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 27 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
La Bourboule has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 31°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.5").