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Weather & Climate in Mars, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mars experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1530°N, 4.2450°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
295 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 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 22 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 (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Mars has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").