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Weather & Climate in Balan, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balan 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet.
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 | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,016/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8342°N, 5.0993°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
427 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 28 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 44 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 132 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 28 km | 12 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 48 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 80 km | 9 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 | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Balan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").