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Weather & Climate in Lyon 03, France

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

Lyon 03 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 561 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

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density41,929/sq mi
Coordinates45.7612°N, 4.8518°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

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

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 111 km 3 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 92 km 5 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 120 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 150 km 6 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 93 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 132 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 97 km 10 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 134 km 2 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 49 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 52 km 2 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 144 km 6 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 65 km 22 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 141 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 49 km 12 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 98 km 11 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 98 km 9 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 59 km 3 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 96 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 52 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 149 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 146 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 03 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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