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Weather & Climate in Fontanès, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontanès 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 2,743 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 | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5475°N, 4.4404°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
359 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 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 75 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 53 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Fontanès has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").