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Weather & Climate in Chélieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chélieu 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 1,788 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 | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5116°N, 5.4761°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
761 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 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 67 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 142 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 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 143 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 149 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 6 km | 2 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 | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Chélieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.9").