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Weather & Climate in Amplepuis, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amplepuis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 14.8 sq mi (38.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9726°N, 4.3303°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
347 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 108 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Amplepuis has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.8").