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 Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 23.8 sq mi (61.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9510°N, 4.2987°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
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").