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Weather & Climate in Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2022°N, 5.1892°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
418 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 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 36 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 80 km | 2 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 42 km | 12 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 | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.6").