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Weather & Climate in Pont-de-Salars, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pont-de-Salars experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,326 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,326 ft (709 m) |
| Area | 36.3 sq mi (93.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2813°N, 2.7274°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 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 | 133 km | 4 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 28 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 70 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France | M3.3 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 77 km | 15 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1994 | 14 km E of Gruissan, France | M3.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1993 | 16 km ENE of Couiza, France | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France | M3.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1995 | 8 km SE of Fontannes, France | M3.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 24 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Pont-de-Salars has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.8").