Saint-Martin-de-Valamas, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,377 Population 218/sq mi density

1,864 ft Elevation 568 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$22,345 median income, 12.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$93,200 home value, $466/mo rent

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas 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	1,864 ft (568 m)
Area	6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density	218/sq mi
Coordinates	44.9372°N, 4.3687°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 8.3"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	71 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	99 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	139 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	102 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	101 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	132 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	135 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	141 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	102 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	108 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	77 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	124 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	142 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	116 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	87 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	76 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	140 km
Mar 22, 1991	2 km S of Meximieux, France	M3.3	124 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	96 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	144 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.9 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
May	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
July	70°F (21°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in
September	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
November	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.9 in

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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