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Weather & Climate in Saint-Flour, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Saint-Flour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,917 ft (889 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density716/sq mi
Coordinates45.0337°N, 3.0930°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

252 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 132 km 4 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 138 km 11 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 107 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 104 km 10 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 101 km 6 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 114 km 3 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 8 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 106 km 2 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 21 km 2 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 77 km 4 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 147 km 2 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 12 km 15 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 24 km 10 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 110 km 2 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 28 km 10 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 67 km 2 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 8 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 106 km 2 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 16 km 7 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 106 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 (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Saint-Flour has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.0").

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