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Weather & Climate in Fontaines-sur-Saône, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontaines-sur-Saône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8357°N, 4.8449°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
366 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 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 57 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 65 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Fontaines-sur-Saône has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.2").