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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Fortunade, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Fortunade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2069°N, 1.7712°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France | M3.5 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 101 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Sainte-Fortunade has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (2.3").