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Weather & Climate in Communay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Communay 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 741 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 | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 851/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6044°N, 4.8349°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
380 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 46 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 46 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 (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Communay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").