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Weather & Climate in Rieux-Minervois, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rieux-Minervois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2822°N, 2.5869°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
412 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 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1993 | 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France | M3.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in |
Rieux-Minervois has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.8").