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Weather & Climate in Charolles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charolles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4345°N, 4.2753°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
252 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 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 81 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Charolles has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.9").