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Weather & Climate in Pontgibaud, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontgibaud experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,205 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8324°N, 2.8510°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 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 | 48 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 17 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 25 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 15 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 19 km | 2 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 99 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 (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 11 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Pontgibaud has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (2.0").