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Weather & Climate in Lodève, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lodève enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7318°N, 3.3196°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
260 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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Aug 7, 1997 | 1 km E of Villemolaque, France | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France | M3.5 | 123 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 (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in |
Lodève has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.1").