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Weather & Climate in Sornac, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sornac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 270 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 area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6673°N, 2.1933°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
321 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 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 83 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France | M3.5 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 59 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 81 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 122 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 (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 62 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Sornac has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.3").