Weather & Climate in Polminhac, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polminhac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,156 ft (657 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9518°N, 2.5775°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
233 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 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 98 km | 6 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 26 km | 2 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 34 km | 15 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Vergt, France | M3.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 51 km | 2 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.1 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Sep 3, 2003 | 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.1 | 114 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 5 km W of Montaigut, France | M3.1 | 138 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 97 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in |
Polminhac has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.1").