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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. The area gets 275 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9218°N, 2.8381°W |
| 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").