L'Isle-d'Abeau, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

12,033 Population 1,895/sq mi density

771 ft Elevation 235 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$23,080 median income, 13.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$146,600 home value, $733/mo rent

L'Isle-d'Abeau 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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. 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 Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	771 ft (235 m)
Area	6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density	1,895/sq mi
Coordinates	45.6196°N, 5.2247°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 5.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	143 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	83 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	98 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	73 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	142 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	74 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	100 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	68 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	107 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	146 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	38 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	138 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	19 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	111 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	118 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	109 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	71 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	27 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	70 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	36 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	148 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	176 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.7 in
February	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.9 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	4.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
November	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Coldest

L'Isle-d'Abeau has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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