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Weather & Climate in Rochefort-Montagne, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rochefort-Montagne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6847°N, 2.8043°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
305 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 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 42 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 32 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 83 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 35 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 (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 16 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Rochefort-Montagne has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.0").