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Weather & Climate in Fontaines, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontaines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8491°N, 4.7704°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 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 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 123 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 89 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Poisy, France | M3.4 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 22 km | 14 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 71 km | 4 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France | M3.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 112 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Fontaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").