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Weather & Climate in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés 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 719 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5615°N, 2.0647°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
440 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 88 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 (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in |
Saint-Germain-des-Prés has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.4").