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Weather & Climate in Polliat, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polliat 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 738 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2485°N, 5.1266°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
387 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 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 143 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 43 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 49 km | 12 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 3 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 | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°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) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Polliat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.4").