Tenay, France

Full City Profile

1,182 Population 107/sq mi density
1,086 ft Elevation 331 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Tenay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates45.9188°N, 5.5080°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 149 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 38 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 66 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 64 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 102 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 40 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 94 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 146 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 145 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 94 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 133 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 85 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 5 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 145 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 128 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 115 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 102 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 47 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 133 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in

Tenay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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