Saint-Fons, France

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

16,053 Population 6,860/sq mi density

574 ft Elevation 175 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$18,230 median income, 20.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

Saint-Fons 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	574 ft (175 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density	6,860/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7088°N, 4.8533°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 5.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.74"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

377 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	93 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	111 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	121 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	95 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	131 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	92 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	52 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	134 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	141 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	49 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	148 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	139 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	56 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	98 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	98 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	64 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	51 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	49 km
Feb 2, 2002	9 km SE of Valloire, France	M3.7	146 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (146 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	146 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.0 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.2 in

Saint-Fons has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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