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Chavanoz, France

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,265 Population 1,341/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,851 median income, 10.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$151,200 home value, $756/mo rent
Chavanoz 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

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,341/sq mi
Coordinates45.7685°N, 5.1881°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 85 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 67 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 94 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 131 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 68 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 108 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 84 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 108 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 27 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 34 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 122 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 131 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 127 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 149 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 24 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 39 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 117 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 42 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 134 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 72 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 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Chavanoz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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