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Weather & Climate in Montchanin, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montchanin 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 1,060 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 | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7496°N, 4.4707°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 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 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 111 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 46 km | 14 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 93 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 158 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 |
Montchanin 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").