Weather & Climate in Ferrières-sur-Sichon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ferrières-sur-Sichon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,814 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,814 ft (553 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0253°N, 3.6490°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
286 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 56 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 130 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 60 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Ferrières-sur-Sichon has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").