Chanas, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

2,104 Population 337/sq mi density

594 ft Elevation 181 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$25,618 median income, 10.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$134,000 home value, $670/mo rent

Chanas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	594 ft (181 m)
Area	6.2 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density	337/sq mi
Coordinates	45.3188°N, 4.8185°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 5.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	119 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	123 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	142 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	119 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	118 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	130 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	68 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	83 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	147 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	131 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	50 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	142 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	113 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	51 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	137 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	111 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	79 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	79 km
Feb 2, 2002	9 km SE of Valloire, France	M3.7	135 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	49 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (153 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	153 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.2 in
February	40°F (5°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in	Coldest

Chanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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