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Weather & Climate in Mende, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mende experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.8 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5216°N, 3.4998°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 63 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 62 km | 15 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Job, France | M3.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1995 | 8 km SE of Fontannes, France | M3.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France | M3.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Mende has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").