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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5883°N, 2.7392°E |
| 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").