Weather & Climate in Lavaur, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lavaur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area39.7 sq mi (102.8 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates43.6989°N, 1.8121°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

382 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 M4.7 113 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 143 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 113 km 10 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 132 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 149 km 15 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 145 km 10 km
May 3, 2008 6 km ESE of Campan, France M4.1 148 km 4 km
May 27, 1993 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France M4.0 149 km 20 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 143 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 148 km 3 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 141 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 142 km 6 km
Feb 4, 1997 4 km WSW of Capvern, France M3.9 142 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 112 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 114 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 130 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2007 5 km ENE of Pouzac, France M3.8 146 km 4 km
Jul 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain M3.8 149 km 5 km
Nov 17, 1993 0 km WNW of Tournay, France M3.8 140 km 18 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 107 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 (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Lavaur has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.6").

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