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Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, France

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3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,660 Population 672/sq mi density
745 ft Elevation 227 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$25,304 median income, 8.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$127,200 home value, $636/mo rent
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density672/sq mi
Coordinates46.1183°N, 4.9566°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 108 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 80 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 112 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 82 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 142 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 127 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 43 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 134 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 77 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 138 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 85 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 73 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 98 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 148 km
Dec 29, 1999 8 km SSE of Champéry, Switzerland M3.8 150 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 48 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 98 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.2").

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