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Weather & Climate in Mercurey, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mercurey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8404°N, 4.7174°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 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 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 25 km | 14 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Poisy, France | M3.4 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 75 km | 4 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 112 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in |
Mercurey has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").