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Weather & Climate in Échalas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Échalas 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 1,211 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 | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5520°N, 4.7154°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.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 54 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 59 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 149 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 138 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) | 2.2 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) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Échalas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").