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Weather & Climate in Chalamont, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chalamont 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 968 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 | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9973°N, 5.1687°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
445 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 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 92 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 108 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 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 58 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 138 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 27 km | 12 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 52 km | 22 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 | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Chalamont has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.6").