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Weather & Climate in Montségur-sur-Lauzon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montségur-sur-Lauzon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3610°N, 4.8547°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
573 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Montségur-sur-Lauzon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.7").