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Weather & Climate in Pajay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pajay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3625°N, 5.1349°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
567 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 26 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 108 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 56 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 26 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Pajay has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").