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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. The area gets 278 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 34.5 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) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").