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Weather & Climate in Saint-Chef, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Chef 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 1,083 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 | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6359°N, 5.3647°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
621 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 72 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 15 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 143 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 59 km | 11 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 | - | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Saint-Chef has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.9").