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Weather & Climate in Rignieux-le-Franc, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rignieux-le-Franc 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 925 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 | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9404°N, 5.1856°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
458 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 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 20 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 52 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 145 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 47 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 23 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 75 km | 9 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 | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 173 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) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Rignieux-le-Franc has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.6").