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Weather & Climate in Courtenay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Courtenay 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 1,076 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 | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7281°N, 5.3807°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
595 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 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 25 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 33 km | 3 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 | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Courtenay has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (2.8").