Vaulx-en-Velin, France

Full City Profile

1.3 /5.0

F Poor

37,489 Population 4,634/sq mi density

574 ft Elevation 175 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

1.3 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$18,554 median income, 20.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$168,800 home value, $844/mo rent

Vaulx-en-Velin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	574 ft (175 m)
Area	8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density	4,634/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7869°N, 4.9251°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.74"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	113 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	85 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	106 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	87 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	144 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	128 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	96 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	129 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	43 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	49 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	141 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	148 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	146 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	92 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	43 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	60 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	136 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	57 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	93 km
Aug 6, 1995	7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland	M3.7	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (152 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	152 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.0 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.2 in

Vaulx-en-Velin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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