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Weather & Climate in Chaponost, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaponost experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7102°N, 4.7422°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
365 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 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 56 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 63 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 73 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Chaponost has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").