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Weather & Climate in Le Creusot, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Creusot experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,661/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8071°N, 4.4163°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 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 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 150 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 67 km | 10 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 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 46 km | 14 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France | M3.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 3 km NE of Novillars, France | M3.2 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 41 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 (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Le Creusot has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (2.0").