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Weather & Climate in Le Chambon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Chambon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,808 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,808 ft (856 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8667°N, 4.2833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
258 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 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1999 | 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 101 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Le Chambon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.4").