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Weather & Climate in Bellegarde-en-Forez, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bellegarde-en-Forez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6447°N, 4.2972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
365 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 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 150 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 121 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in |
Bellegarde-en-Forez has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").