Mt Aigoual,weather Station
Mont Aigoual, elevation 1567m is the highest point of the Gard department, France. It is part of the Massif Central, and it is located within the Cévennes National Park. Its southern slopes are the source of the river Hérault flowing into the Mediterranean. When the sky is clear, it is possible to see the Mediterranean Sea, the Pyrenees, and also the Alps and Mont Blanc in particular. The summit is accessible by car from a variety of converging surfaced approaches. The meteorological observatory, built in 1887 by the French Rivers Authority and Forestry Commission under the direction of Georges Fabre, is currently occupied by the French meteorological service (Météo France). It is the last remaining weather station in France which is still inhabited by meteorologists. An exhibition on weather forecasting is open to visitors in the summer months. Severe weather conditions are sometimes recorded: Maximum Temperature : °C on August 23, 2023; Minimum Temperature : -28 °C in 1956; Maximum wind speed : 360 km/h on November 1, 1968; Maximum rain in 24 hours: 607 mm from 6 on 30th to 6 on October 31, 1963; Maximum snow during one year : metres; Frozen days: 144; High temperature days (> 25 °C) : 0; Rain days: 170; High wind days (> 16 m/s) : 265; Fog days: 241; Days with snow: 116.
Size: 4032px × 3024px
Location: Mount Aigoual, Gard France
Photo credit: © DV Aerial / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: 1567, aerial, aigoual, gard, landmak, meteorology, mount, mt, national, observatory, park, station, view, weather, évennes
