Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

767 Population 278/sq mi density

981 ft Elevation 299 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

2.8 / 5.0

$28,987 median income, 7.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$120,200 home value, $601/mo rent

Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône 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	981 ft (299 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density	278/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4402°N, 4.7401°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

386 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	115 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	140 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	124 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	116 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	130 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	135 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	79 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	77 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	148 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	52 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	140 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	149 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	143 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	56 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	74 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	78 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	113 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	112 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	118 km
Feb 2, 2002	9 km SE of Valloire, France	M3.7	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (143 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	143 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
July	69°F (20°C)	2.3 in
August	69°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
September	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in

Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").

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