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Weather & Climate in Lens-Lestang, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lens-Lestang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2931°N, 5.0432°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
549 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 7 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 36 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 36 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 97 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Lens-Lestang has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").