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Weather & Climate in Charvieu-Chavagneux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charvieu-Chavagneux 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 741 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 | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7500°N, 5.1500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
459 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 30 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 34 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 42 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 28 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 42 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 75 km | 9 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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Charvieu-Chavagneux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").