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Weather & Climate in Saint-Gauzens, France

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

Saint-Gauzens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°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 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.7 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates43.7473°N, 1.8994°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 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 M4.7 114 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 114 km 10 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 141 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 149 km 6 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 150 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 113 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 115 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 129 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 110 km 10 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 113 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 115 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 112 km 5 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 112 km 10 km
Nov 17, 1993 0 km WNW of Tournay, France M3.8 148 km 18 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 90 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 135 km 2 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 98 km 6 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 146 km 10 km
Jan 15, 2005 7 km ESE of Les, Spain M3.7 139 km 11 km
May 29, 2000 3 km W of Espot, Spain M3.6 147 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Saint-Gauzens has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.5").

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