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Weather & Climate in Pierre-Bénite, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pierre-Bénite 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 545 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 | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7036°N, 4.8242°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
371 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Pierre-Bénite has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").