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Weather & Climate in Montfaucon-en-Velay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montfaucon-en-Velay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,015 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,015 ft (919 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1856°N, 4.3138°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
330 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 120 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 56 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Montfaucon-en-Velay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").