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Weather & Climate in Génolhac, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Génolhac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.1 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3499°N, 3.9502°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
220 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 36 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 149 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Job, France | M3.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Mar 4, 1993 | 23 km S of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 89 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 (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Génolhac has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.8").