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Weather & Climate in Riom-ès-Montagnes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riom-ès-Montagnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°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 36.5 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,766 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,766 ft (843 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2821°N, 2.6597°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
279 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 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 77 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 47 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 5 km NW of Bonnat, France | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 87 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 60 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Riom-ès-Montagnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.3").