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Weather & Climate in Hières-sur-Amby, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hières-sur-Amby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7965°N, 5.2933°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
521 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 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 58 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 19 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 34 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 140 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 32 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 16 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Hières-sur-Amby has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").