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Weather & Climate in Monestiés, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monestiés enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0711°N, 2.0968°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 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 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 73 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 6 km SE of Quillan, France | M3.4 | 138 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Monestiés has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").