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Weather & Climate in Murat, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Murat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,979 ft (908 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1101°N, 2.8686°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 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 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 24 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 21 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 99 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 5 km W of Montaigut, France | M3.1 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 30 km | 7 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.1 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 12 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 (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 74 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Murat has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.3").