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Weather & Climate in Genas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Genas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7313°N, 5.0021°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
415 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 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 40 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 132 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 53 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 48 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Genas has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").