Genay, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

4,729 Population 1,126/sq mi density

748 ft Elevation 228 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$29,074 median income, 8.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$144,600 home value, $723/mo rent

Genay 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	748 ft (228 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density	1,126/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8968°N, 4.8409°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 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	118 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	89 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	114 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	91 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	141 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	138 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	109 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	136 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	47 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	62 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	150 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	70 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	69 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	100 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	147 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	100 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	94 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	63 km
Aug 6, 1995	7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland	M3.7	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (146 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	146 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)	2.2 in	Driest
April	50°F (10°C)	2.9 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)	2.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
November	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in
December	38°F (4°C)	2.5 in	Coldest

Genay 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 October being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.2").

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