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Weather & Climate in Riols, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riols enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 33.8 sq mi (87.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5057°N, 2.7925°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
334 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 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1993 | 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1997 | 1 km E of Villemolaque, France | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 71 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra | M3.7 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 93 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Riols has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").