Saint-Paul-en-Jarez, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,978 Population 2,326/sq mi density

1,266 ft Elevation 386 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$25,520 median income, 10.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$137,600 home value, $688/mo rent

Saint-Paul-en-Jarez 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	1,266 ft (386 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	2,326/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4851°N, 4.5711°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.06"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	136 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	124 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	125 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	133 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	149 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	93 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	84 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	65 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	123 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	81 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	69 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	148 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	124 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	89 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	145 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	65 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	127 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	142 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	147 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (129 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	129 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.7 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
July	69°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
September	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
November	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in	Coldest

Saint-Paul-en-Jarez has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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