Weather & Climate in Montcenis, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montcenis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7879°N, 4.3874°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 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 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 48 km | 14 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 3 km NE of Novillars, France | M3.2 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 5 km W of Montaigut, France | M3.1 | 143 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Montcenis has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (2.0").