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Weather & Climate in Sain-Bel, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sain-Bel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8102°N, 4.5980°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
369 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 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 71 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 140 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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 58 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Sain-Bel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").