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Weather & Climate in Châbons, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Châbons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4428°N, 5.4254°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
767 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 140 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 7 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 2 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 | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Châbons has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.7").