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Weather & Climate in Saint-Christo-en-Jarez, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez 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 2,625 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 | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5451°N, 4.4883°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
361 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 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 71 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 |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 74 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 (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 121 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) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").