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Weather & Climate in Lyon 01, France

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

Lyon 01 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 591 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density51,105/sq mi
Coordinates45.7676°N, 4.8345°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 121 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 113 km 3 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 93 km 5 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 94 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 134 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 98 km 10 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 136 km 2 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 50 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 53 km 2 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 146 km 6 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 142 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 50 km 12 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 99 km 11 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 66 km 22 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 61 km 3 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 100 km 9 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 97 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 54 km 10 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 124 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1999 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France M3.6 140 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Lyon 01 has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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