Saint-Genest-Malifaux, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

2,905 Population 1,084/sq mi density

3,173 ft Elevation 967 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$27,464 median income, 6.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$104,600 home value, $523/mo rent

Saint-Genest-Malifaux 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	3,173 ft (967 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density	1,084/sq mi
Coordinates	45.3406°N, 4.4165°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

355 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	143 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	144 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	116 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	98 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	103 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	141 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	106 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	101 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	82 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	144 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	141 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	146 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	140 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	97 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	53 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	143 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (123 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	123 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-Genest-Malifaux 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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