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Weather & Climate in Couches, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Couches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8667°N, 4.5667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 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 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 32 km | 14 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France | M3.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 3 km NE of Novillars, France | M3.2 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1991 | 9 km ESE of Val-de-Meuse, France | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1993 | 3 km SSE of Gland, Switzerland | M3.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Couches has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").