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Weather & Climate in Saint-Chamond, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Chamond 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 1,220 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 | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4759°N, 4.5129°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
347 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 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 128 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 (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Saint-Chamond has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").