Weather & Climate in Autun, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Autun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area23.8 sq mi (61.5 km²)
Population Density555/sq mi
Coordinates46.9510°N, 4.2987°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 143 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 143 km 2 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 150 km 12 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 104 km 9 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 92 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 145 km 3 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 84 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 87 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 49 km 14 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 108 km 4 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 137 km 6 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 39 km 10 km
Mar 19, 2001 3 km NE of Novillars, France M3.2 146 km 3 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 146 km 15 km
Aug 1, 1999 1 km SSW of Perrecy-les-Forges, France M3.1 40 km 12 km
Nov 29, 1993 4 km SE of Courzieu, France M3.1 140 km 5 km
Sep 9, 1991 4 km NNW of Commentry, France M3.0 139 km 23 km
Mar 30, 2002 1 km SSW of Youx, France M3.0 147 km 3 km
Feb 21, 1991 2 km NNW of Buxières-les-Mines, France M3.0 115 km 10 km
Jan 2, 1998 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France M3.0 83 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 (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Autun has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.1").

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