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Weather & Climate in Rive-de-Gier, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rive-de-Gier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5276°N, 4.6159°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
360 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 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 149 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Rive-de-Gier has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").