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Weather & Climate in Les Matelles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Matelles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7304°N, 3.8091°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
430 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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1997 | 1 km E of Villemolaque, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 78 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 149 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Les Matelles has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.9").