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Weather & Climate in Les Chères, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Chères experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8896°N, 4.7426°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 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 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 67 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 115 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 (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Les Chères has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.1").