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Weather & Climate in Lunas, France

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

Lunas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates43.7078°N, 3.1944°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

266 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 M4.7 112 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 108 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 117 km 4 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 108 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 86 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 110 km 10 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 106 km 10 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 107 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 133 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 105 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 49 km 6 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 127 km 10 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 63 km 10 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 131 km 5 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 108 km 10 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 108 km 10 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 104 km 10 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 105 km 14 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 135 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 141 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 179 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 76°F (25°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

Lunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.1").

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