France

According to allcitycodes, France has a temperate climate, with warm summers and cool winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from around 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F), while in the winter they can reach -5°C (23°F). In the mountain regions of France, temperatures can reach as low as -20°C (-4°F) during the winter. Rainfall in France is typically heaviest during the summer months when it typically receives around 800mm of rain each year. During this period, thunderstorms and occasional hurricanes can bring intense rainfall for short periods of time. In addition, there are occasional droughts that can affect some parts of France for extended periods of time due to El Niño events reducing rainfall across much of the country for several months at a time. In addition to its regular seasons, France also experiences occasional snowstorms which bring strong winds and heavy snowfall that can cause disruption in some areas. Additionally, there are occasional dust storms which can bring strong winds and dust that can reduce visibility in some areas. These dust storms usually occur during the spring when winds are strongest and can last for several days at a time. Hail is also common during the winter months and often lasts into early spring. Check payhelpcenter for France in 2008.