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Weather & Climate in Orcines, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orcines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,697 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,697 ft (822 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7825°N, 3.0123°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
302 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 | 59 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 31 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 26 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 29 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 93 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 5 km NW of Bonnat, France | M3.2 | 110 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 (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 3 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Orcines has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.4").