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Weather & Climate in Sauvian, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sauvian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates43.2931°N, 3.2576°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

347 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 78 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 74 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 128 km 2 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 139 km 8 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 145 km 4 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 148 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 141 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 139 km 4 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 75 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 76 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 42 km 10 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 74 km 10 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 73 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 106 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 71 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 149 km 2 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 40 km 10 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 95 km 6 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 128 km 10 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 85 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Sauvian has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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