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Weather & Climate in Pierre-Buffière, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pierre-Buffière experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6945°N, 1.3590°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
288 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 128 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 82 km | 19 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France | M3.5 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France | M3.4 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 73 km | 2 km |
| Sep 30, 1997 | 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France | M3.4 | 125 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 (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Pierre-Buffière has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (2.5").