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Weather & Climate in Châtillon-Saint-Jean, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Châtillon-Saint-Jean enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0874°N, 5.1296°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
749 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 145 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 106 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Châtillon-Saint-Jean has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").