Weather & Climate in Tauves, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tauves 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. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5600°N, 2.6234°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
299 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 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 60 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 48 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 77 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 108 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 51 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 36 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Tauves has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.0").