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Weather & Climate in Pizay, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pizay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates45.8866°N, 5.0897°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

419 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 95 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 99 km 10 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 70 km 5 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 127 km 6 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 72 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 120 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 99 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 28 km 5 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 116 km 2 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 136 km 6 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 132 km 10 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 49 km 2 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 140 km 5 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 129 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 29 km 12 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 81 km 9 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 51 km 22 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 58 km 3 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 139 km 2 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 80 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 165 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) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Pizay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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