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Weather & Climate in Chavanay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chavanay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4165°N, 4.7260°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
379 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 53 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 80 km | 22 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 121 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 (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Chavanay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").