Crêches-sur-Saône, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,793 Population 582/sq mi density

581 ft Elevation 177 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$25,348 median income, 8.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$113,800 home value, $569/mo rent

Crêches-sur-Saône 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 Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	581 ft (177 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density	582/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2448°N, 4.7868°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 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	123 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	130 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	95 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	125 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	98 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	145 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	148 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	61 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	96 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	145 km
Feb 24, 2003	9 km NNE of Levier, France	M3.9	137 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	92 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	116 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	116 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	104 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	67 km
Aug 6, 1995	7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland	M3.7	127 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	96 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	102 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (150 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	150 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)	2.3 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Driest
April	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.2 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)	3.4 in	Wettest
October	53°F (11°C)	3.2 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in	Coldest

Crêches-sur-Saône has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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