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Weather & Climate in Saugues, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saugues experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,186 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,186 ft (971 m) |
| Area | 30.4 sq mi (78.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9601°N, 3.5474°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
259 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 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 51 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 43 km | 15 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Dec 9, 1996 | 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France | M3.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Job, France | M3.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 16 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Saugues has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.2").