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Weather & Climate in Ciel, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ciel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8825°N, 5.0422°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
207 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 3 km SE of Cortaillod, Switzerland | M3.6 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Mar 24, 2003 | 5 km WSW of Frahier-et-Chatebier, France | M3.6 | 150 km | 17 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 16 km | 14 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 | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Ciel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.1").