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Weather & Climate in Molles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Molles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1115°N, 3.5584°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
281 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 75 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 49 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 102 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 (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 59 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Molles has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").