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Weather & Climate in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9656°N, 3.8560°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
424 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 | 57 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 70 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.2 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of Palama, France | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1993 | 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.2 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 92 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in |
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.0").