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Weather & Climate in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon 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 3,163 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 | 3,163 ft (964 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0610°N, 4.3024°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
288 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 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 67 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 87 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 (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").