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Weather & Climate in Châtonnay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Châtonnay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,542 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4873°N, 5.2117°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
584 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 15 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 106 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 47 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 20 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 43 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Châtonnay has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.5").