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Weather & Climate in Château-Chinon(Campagne), France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Château-Chinon(Campagne) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates47.0497°N, 3.9429°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 137 km 11 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 135 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 148 km 5 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 120 km 9 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 149 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 136 km 3 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 120 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 148 km 2 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 104 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 76 km 14 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 106 km 10 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 147 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 146 km 2 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 137 km 4 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 63 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 149 km 2 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 149 km 2 km
Aug 1, 1999 1 km SSW of Perrecy-les-Forges, France M3.1 54 km 12 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 133 km 15 km
Feb 21, 1991 2 km NNW of Buxières-les-Mines, France M3.0 98 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 (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Château-Chinon(Campagne) has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.3").

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