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Weather & Climate in Montceau-les-Mines, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montceau-les-Mines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6667°N, 4.3667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
215 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 108 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Montceau-les-Mines has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (2.0").