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Weather & Climate in Saint-Élix-le-Château, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Élix-le-Château enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2793°N, 1.1391°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,093 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km NW of Cauterets, France | M4.8 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 2 km SE of Mont, France | M4.2 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Ogeu-les-Bains, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1997 | 8 km SE of Amou, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in |
Saint-Élix-le-Château has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.2").