Saint-Étienne, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

176,280 Population 5,709/sq mi density

1,736 ft Elevation 529 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.1 / 5.0

$20,531 median income, 19.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$106,800 home value, $534/mo rent

Saint-Étienne 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	1,736 ft (529 m)
Area	30.9 sq mi (80.0 km²)
Population Density	5,709/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4339°N, 4.3900°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	139 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	140 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	126 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	104 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	99 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	79 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	138 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	139 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	96 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	83 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	104 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	137 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	79 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	134 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	143 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	133 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	55 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	117 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	116 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (117 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	117 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
June	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	69°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
September	58°F (15°C)	3.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in

Saint-Étienne has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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