Genas, France

Full City Profile

13,421 Population 1,478/sq mi density
768 ft Elevation 234 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Genas 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. 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 Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density1,478/sq mi
Coordinates45.7313°N, 5.0021°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

415 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 82 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 100 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 109 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 83 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 144 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 120 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 87 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 123 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 41 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 40 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 146 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 132 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 138 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 87 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 129 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 53 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 48 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 86 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 39 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Genas has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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