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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,186 ft (971 m) |
| Area | 30.4 sq mi (78.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9601°N, 3.5474°E |
| 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").