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Weather & Climate in Précieux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Précieux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°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 34.1 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5870°N, 4.1515°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
342 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 34 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in |
Précieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").