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Weather & Climate in Firminy, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Firminy 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 1,565 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 | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3896°N, 4.2886°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
351 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 111 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Firminy has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").