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Weather & Climate in Eclassan, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Eclassan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates45.1581°N, 4.7612°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

408 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 134 km 3 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 134 km 5 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 135 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 100 km 4 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 137 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 67 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 101 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 63 km 2 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 135 km 6 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 146 km 5 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 96 km 12 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 125 km 9 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 62 km 3 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 124 km 11 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 143 km 3 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 93 km 22 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 136 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 138 km 1 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 62 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1999 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France M3.6 135 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Eclassan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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