Weather & Climate in Chanac, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chanac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,185 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4662°N, 3.3430°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 86 km | 4 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 46 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France | M3.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 51 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Job, France | M3.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Chanac has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.6").