Brives-Charensac, France

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,721 Population 2,035/sq mi density

2,001 ft Elevation 610 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$22,496 median income, 13.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$103,600 home value, $518/mo rent

Brives-Charensac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,001 ft (610 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	2,035/sq mi
Coordinates	45.0478°N, 3.9288°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 12.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

305 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	91 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	132 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	126 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	136 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	127 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	132 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	126 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	125 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	136 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	99 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	137 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	73 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	134 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	89 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	135 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	60 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	83 km
Mar 22, 1991	2 km S of Meximieux, France	M3.3	136 km
Jan 19, 1999	3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.3	138 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	74 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (110 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	110 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	1.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
September	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in

Brives-Charensac has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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