Saint-Paulien, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

2,162 Population 230/sq mi density

2,684 ft Elevation 818 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$24,062 median income, 8.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$96,800 home value, $484/mo rent

Saint-Paulien experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,684 ft (818 m)
Area	9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density	230/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1363°N, 3.8129°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 12.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	104 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	141 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	131 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	122 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	133 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	129 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	130 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	119 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	123 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	121 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	104 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	65 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	132 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	91 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	130 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	76 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	49 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	48 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	67 km
Mar 22, 1991	2 km S of Meximieux, France	M3.3	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (97 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.0 in
February	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
May	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.3 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.1 in	Coldest

Saint-Paulien has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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