All Countries
Weather & Climate in Lent, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1203°N, 5.1935°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
429 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 71 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 61 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 79 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Lent has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.6").