Saint-Chamond, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

38,014 Population 1,580/sq mi density

1,220 ft Elevation 372 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$21,956 median income, 14.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$124,800 home value, $624/mo rent

Saint-Chamond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,220 ft (372 m)
Area	24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²)
Population Density	1,580/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4759°N, 4.5129°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.06"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

347 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	141 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	128 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	130 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	131 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	97 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	88 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	69 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	94 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	86 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	129 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	144 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	74 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	132 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	69 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	141 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	139 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	108 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	143 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (125 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	125 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.7 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
July	69°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
September	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
November	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in	Coldest

Saint-Chamond has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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