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Weather & Climate in Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux 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 951 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 | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0520°N, 2.1291°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
191 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 134 km | 5 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 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").