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Weather & Climate in Champagne, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Champagne 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 755 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 | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2431°N, 5.2211°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
419 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 140 km | 17 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 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 84 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 92 km | 3 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 (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 182 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 |
Champagne 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").