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Weather & Climate in Balbigny, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balbigny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8191°N, 4.1903°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
351 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 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 95 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Balbigny has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").