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Weather & Climate in Messimy, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Messimy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6982°N, 4.6743°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
374 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 67 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 149 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 (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Messimy has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").