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Weather & Climate in Nîmes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nîmes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 62.5 sq mi (161.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8367°N, 4.3579°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
402 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 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 99 km | 1 km |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France | M3.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 12 km ESE of Riez, France | M3.3 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1993 | 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.2 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Sep 10, 1991 | 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.2 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of Palama, France | M3.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Dec 11, 1991 | 1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.2 | 99 km | 5 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 | - | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in |
Nîmes has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.1").