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Weather & Climate in Vinassan, France

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

Vinassan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density622/sq mi
Coordinates43.2044°N, 3.0746°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

367 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 61 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 56 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 135 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 112 km 2 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 122 km 8 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 133 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 125 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 122 km 4 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 58 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 140 km 5 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 29 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 57 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 88 km 10 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 56 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 54 km 5 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 55 km 10 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 103 km 6 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 111 km 10 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 25 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 131 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Vinassan has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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