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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. 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 32.3 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) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").