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Weather & Climate in Sorèze, France

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

Sorèze enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 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 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates43.4529°N, 2.0668°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

462 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 79 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 134 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 79 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 139 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 132 km 2 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 134 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 129 km 8 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 132 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 124 km 4 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 137 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 124 km 6 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 140 km 3 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 149 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 80 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 131 km 5 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 78 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 97 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 102 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2005 15 km S of Vielha, Spain M3.8 143 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 75 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 (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Sorèze has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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