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Weather & Climate in Châteauvilain, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Châteauvilain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5146°N, 5.3299°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
650 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 6 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 148 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 34 km | 22 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 | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Châteauvilain has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").