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Weather & Climate in Chaleins, France

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

Chaleins 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 764 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

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density361/sq mi
Coordinates46.0317°N, 4.8079°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

332 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 120 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 119 km 10 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 90 km 5 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 93 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 134 km 6 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 147 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 123 km 10 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 140 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 75 km 2 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 147 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 83 km 3 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 77 km 22 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 106 km 9 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 54 km 12 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 106 km 11 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 96 km 10 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 136 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 76 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 145 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Chaleins has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").

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