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Weather & Climate in Paray-le-Monial, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paray-le-Monial experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4546°N, 4.1158°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
232 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 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 88 km | 14 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 105 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Paray-le-Monial has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.8").