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Weather & Climate in Genay, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Genay 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 748 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density1,126/sq mi
Coordinates45.8968°N, 4.8409°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

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 89 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 114 km 3 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 91 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 141 km 6 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 138 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 109 km 10 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 136 km 2 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 47 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 62 km 2 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 150 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 70 km 3 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 69 km 22 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 48 km 12 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 100 km 11 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 147 km 3 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 100 km 9 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 94 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 63 km 10 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 142 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

Genay 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").

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