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Weather & Climate in Chappes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chappes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8685°N, 3.2207°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
289 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 31 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 34 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 122 km | 21 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 36 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 5 km NW of Bonnat, France | M3.2 | 119 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 (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 22 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in |
Chappes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").