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Weather & Climate in Rieux-Volvestre, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rieux-Volvestre 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 270 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2578°N, 1.1964°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,054 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 116 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km NW of Cauterets, France | M4.8 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 135 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 2 km SE of Mont, France | M4.2 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.1 | 102 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 (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Rieux-Volvestre has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.1").