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Weather & Climate in Peyrat-le-Château, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peyrat-le-Château experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8138°N, 1.7726°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 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 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 61 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France | M3.5 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France | M3.4 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Sep 30, 1997 | 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France | M3.4 | 146 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 93 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Peyrat-le-Château has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.6").