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Weather & Climate in Bourg-Saint-Christophe, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bourg-Saint-Christophe 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 810 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 | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8873°N, 5.1501°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
442 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 | 90 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 47 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 149 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 47 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 56 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 24 km | 12 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 | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 169 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) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Bourg-Saint-Christophe has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").