Weather & Climate in Pierrefort, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pierrefort experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,071 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9218°N, 2.8381°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
236 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 | 142 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 5 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 13 km | 15 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 48 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 5 km W of Montaigut, France | M3.1 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.1 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 40 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 95 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Pierrefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.1").