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Weather & Climate in Le Cheylard, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Cheylard 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 1,444 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 | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9062°N, 4.4241°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
269 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 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 77 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 101 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 (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Le Cheylard has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").