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Weather & Climate in Loire-sur-Rhône, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loire-sur-Rhône 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 1,096 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 | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5500°N, 4.8000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
384 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 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 47 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 70 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 108 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 (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Loire-sur-Rhône has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").