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Weather & Climate in Rancé, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rancé 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 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 | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9659°N, 4.8708°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
355 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 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 47 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 70 km | 22 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 91 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Rancé has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.2").