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Varennes-Saint-Sauveur, France

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,005 Population 70/sq mi density
709 ft Elevation 216 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,376 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $488/mo rent
Varennes-Saint-Sauveur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates46.4823°N, 5.2435°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 150 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 77 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 117 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 100 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 118 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 80 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 84 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 63 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 130 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 147 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 135 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 110 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 110 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 149 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 145 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 94 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 105 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 94 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 118 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 — — 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Varennes-Saint-Sauveur has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.6").

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