Sarras, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,918 Population 312/sq mi density

440 ft Elevation 134 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$23,998 median income, 10.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$98,000 home value, $490/mo rent

Sarras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	440 ft (134 m)
Area	6.2 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density	312/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1868°N, 4.8000°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

421 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	130 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	130 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	130 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	133 km
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	65 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	97 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	132 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	58 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	143 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	92 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	58 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	89 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	121 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	139 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	120 km
Feb 2, 2002	9 km SE of Valloire, France	M3.7	135 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	58 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	131 km
Aug 28, 1999	4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France	M3.6	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (157 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	157 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
February	40°F (5°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in	Coldest

Sarras has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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