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Weather & Climate in Messeix, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Messeix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6170°N, 2.5416°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
306 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 101 km | 19 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 44 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 47 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 38 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Messeix has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.0").