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Weather & Climate in Saint-Affrique, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Affrique experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 42.8 sq mi (111.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9558°N, 2.8892°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
233 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 21 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France | M3.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Saint-Affrique has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.4").