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Weather & Climate in Lacaune, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lacaune experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,608 ft (795 m) |
| Area | 33.8 sq mi (87.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7089°N, 2.6918°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
267 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 53 km | 6 km |
| Aug 7, 1997 | 1 km E of Villemolaque, France | M3.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1993 | 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France | M3.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Lacaune has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").