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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,766 ft (843 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2821°N, 2.6597°E |
| 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").