Génissieux, France

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

1,958 Population 105/sq mi density

686 ft Elevation 209 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$30,035 median income, 5.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent

Génissieux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	686 ft (209 m)
Area	18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²)
Population Density	105/sq mi
Coordinates	45.0841°N, 5.0813°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

663 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	139 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	142 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	130 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	143 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	144 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	118 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	125 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	124 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	115 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	103 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	138 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	42 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	127 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	143 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	149 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	135 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	140 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	143 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	98 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (182 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	182 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
February	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
June	65°F (19°C)	3.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.2 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

Génissieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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