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Weather & Climate in Bellegarde-Poussieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bellegarde-Poussieu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3757°N, 4.9525°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
447 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 38 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 40 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 68 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Bellegarde-Poussieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").