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Weather & Climate in Mons, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,654 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,654 ft (809 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6912°N, 6.7140°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,895 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 114 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 68 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 94 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 88 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 43 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 117 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Mons has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.2").