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Weather & Climate in Mont-Dore, France

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

Mont-Dore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,383 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates45.5764°N, 2.8089°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 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 74 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 42 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 54 km 3 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 117 km 19 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 148 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 60 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 44 km 2 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 150 km 10 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 76 km 2 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 71 km 4 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 71 km 15 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 147 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 122 km 5 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 116 km 21 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 50 km 10 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 47 km 2 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 114 km 10 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 134 km 10 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 39 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 (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 25 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
February 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Mont-Dore has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.5").

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