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Weather & Climate in Chozeau, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chozeau 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 728 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 | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6996°N, 5.2034°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
504 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 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 32 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 27 km | 2 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 150 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 35 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 37 km | 22 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 28 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 71 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 | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 174 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 | 73°F (23°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 |
Chozeau has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").