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Weather & Climate in Arc-et-Senans, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arc-et-Senans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0313°N, 5.7703°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
458 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 60 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 142 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.0 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
Arc-et-Senans has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.8").