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Montchanin, France

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,612 Population 1,858/sq mi density
1,060 ft Elevation 323 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,853 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $539/mo rent
Montchanin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density1,858/sq mi
Coordinates46.7496°N, 4.4707°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 22, 2008.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 142 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 141 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 145 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 148 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 118 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 134 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 124 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 150 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 148 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 111 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 143 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 77 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 142 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 60 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 144 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 46 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 62 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 139 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 111 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 93 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 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Montchanin has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (2.0").

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