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Weather & Climate in Villefranche-de-Lauragais, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villefranche-de-Lauragais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 269 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 32.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4004°N, 1.7170°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
630 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Oct 16, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Ossun, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 28 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France | M4.0 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Jan 18, 1992 | 0 km S of Horgues, France | M3.9 | 134 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 (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Villefranche-de-Lauragais has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.6").