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Weather & Climate in Lyas, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lyas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates44.7571°N, 4.5988°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 53 km 4 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 87 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 146 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 104 km 2 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 141 km 12 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 134 km 22 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 150 km 5 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 101 km 3 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 103 km 10 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 145 km 6 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 141 km 10 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 82 km 9 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 130 km 10 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 116 km 5 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 114 km 4 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 88 km 2 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 150 km 17 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 135 km 2 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 134 km 6 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 120 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 (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Lyas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").

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