Weather & Climate in Quintenas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quintenas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1889°N, 4.6874°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
370 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 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 66 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 95 km | 22 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 133 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 (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Quintenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").