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Weather & Climate in La Fouillouse, France

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

La Fouillouse 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 1,562 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates45.5046°N, 4.3152°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 141 km 5 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 142 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 134 km 4 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 112 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 99 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 85 km 2 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 142 km 11 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 143 km 9 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 89 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 98 km 12 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 129 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 108 km 22 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 145 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 85 km 10 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 126 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 124 km 3 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 123 km 5 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 128 km 2 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 61 km 9 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 115 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 (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

La Fouillouse has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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