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Weather & Climate in Montans, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montans 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 499 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 | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (50.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8670°N, 1.8857°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
235 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra | M3.7 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Les, Spain | M3.7 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 94 km | 6 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 125 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Montans has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.6").