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Weather & Climate in Rivières, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rivières enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9137°N, 1.9630°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
206 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France | M3.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1998 | 17 km WSW of Tarascon-sur-Ariège, France | M3.4 | 132 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Rivières has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.6").