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Weather & Climate in Château-Chinon(Ville), France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Château-Chinon(Ville) 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 1,824 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0667°N, 3.9333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 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 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 77 km | 14 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 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 1 km SSW of Perrecy-les-Forges, France | M3.1 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 5 km W of Montaigut, France | M3.1 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 1 km SSW of Youx, France | M3.0 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 3 km NNE of Évaux-les-Bains, France | M3.0 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Buxières-les-Mines, France | M3.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1991 | 4 km NNW of Commentry, France | M3.0 | 124 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 162 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(Ville) 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").