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Weather & Climate in Lapalisse, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lapalisse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2484°N, 3.6361°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 80 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 59 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 71 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 70 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 74 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Lapalisse has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").