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Weather & Climate in Bourg-en-Bresse, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bourg-en-Bresse 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 758 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 | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,753/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2057°N, 5.2258°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
428 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 80 km | 2 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 41 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 11 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 | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Bourg-en-Bresse has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.6").