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Weather & Climate in Chavanoz, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chavanoz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7685°N, 5.1881°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
478 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 34 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 24 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 39 km | 22 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 42 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 72 km | 9 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 | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Chavanoz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").