Sorbiers, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

7,549 Population 1,212/sq mi density

1,772 ft Elevation 540 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$27,778 median income, 7.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$127,000 home value, $635/mo rent

Sorbiers 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	1,772 ft (540 m)
Area	6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density	1,212/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4911°N, 4.4416°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 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	146 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	133 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	134 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	133 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	103 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	92 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	75 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	79 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	138 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	90 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	133 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	134 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	99 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	135 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	75 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	136 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	133 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	113 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	123 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	51 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (119 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	119 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
June	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	69°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
September	58°F (15°C)	3.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in

Sorbiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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