Fontaines, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

2,166 Population 359/sq mi density

640 ft Elevation 195 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$27,410 median income, 5.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$123,800 home value, $619/mo rent

Fontaines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	640 ft (195 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density	359/sq mi
Coordinates	46.8491°N, 4.7704°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (May) 3.43"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Apr 6, 2013.

Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	131 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	123 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	134 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	114 km
Feb 24, 2003	9 km NNE of Levier, France	M3.9	109 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	147 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	121 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	138 km
Jul 4, 1991	14 km ESE of Selongey, France	M3.7	89 km
Aug 6, 1995	7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland	M3.7	122 km
Aug 6, 1997	5 km NNE of Bletterans, France	M3.6	55 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	73 km
Apr 6, 2013	1 km SSW of Poisy, France	M3.4	144 km
Aug 1, 2006	7 km ESE of Beaune, France	M3.4	22 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	76 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	147 km
Apr 14, 1991	8 km S of Poligny, France	M3.3	71 km
Jul 15, 1996	6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France	M3.3	131 km
Mar 22, 1991	2 km S of Meximieux, France	M3.3	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (183 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	183 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in	Driest
April	49°F (9°C)	2.4 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	3.1 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.6 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.0 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.1 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.7 in	Coldest

Fontaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").

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