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Weather & Climate in Saint-Benoît, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Benoît experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6949°N, 5.5889°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
745 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 54 km | 3 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 148 km | 4 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.0 | 148 km | 4 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 26 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 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 | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Saint-Benoît has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.0").