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Weather & Climate in Craponne, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Craponne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7453°N, 4.7232°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
370 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 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 59 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 130 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 (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Craponne has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").