Quintenas, France

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,339 Population 164/sq mi density

1,316 ft Elevation 401 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$23,987 median income, 5.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$91,200 home value, $456/mo rent

Quintenas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,316 ft (401 m)
Area	8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density	164/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1889°N, 4.6874°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 8.3"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	138 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	136 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	136 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	142 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	102 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	74 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	101 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	66 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	140 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	128 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	97 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	127 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	66 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	95 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	148 km
Feb 2, 2002	9 km SE of Valloire, France	M3.7	144 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	138 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	65 km
Aug 28, 1999	4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France	M3.6	141 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (149 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	149 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in

Quintenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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