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Weather & Climate in Rabastens, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Rabastens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 263 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 38.8 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area25.6 sq mi (66.3 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates43.8251°N, 1.7238°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 129 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 129 km 10 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 137 km 10 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 145 km 10 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 148 km 10 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 146 km 10 km
May 27, 1993 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France M4.0 149 km 20 km
Jan 18, 1992 0 km S of Horgues, France M3.9 150 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 145 km 10 km
Feb 4, 1997 4 km WSW of Capvern, France M3.9 144 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 127 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 130 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2007 5 km ENE of Pouzac, France M3.8 147 km 4 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 115 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 127 km 5 km
Nov 17, 1993 0 km WNW of Tournay, France M3.8 140 km 18 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 127 km 10 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 128 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 122 km 10 km
Jan 15, 2005 7 km ESE of Les, Spain M3.7 138 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Rabastens has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.6").

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