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Weather & Climate in Saint-Clair-du-Rhône, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Clair-du-Rhône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4419°N, 4.7712°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
386 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 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 50 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 142 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Saint-Clair-du-Rhône has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").