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Weather & Climate in Biziat, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Biziat 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 699 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates46.2174°N, 4.9430°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 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 83 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 118 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 111 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 86 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 116 km 6 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 149 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 137 km 10 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 136 km 2 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 50 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 87 km 2 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 133 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 130 km 2 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 82 km 22 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 104 km 11 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 104 km 9 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 96 km 3 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 150 km 2 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 55 km 12 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 117 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 88 km 10 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 (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 160 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) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Biziat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.2").

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