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Weather & Climate in Saint-Didier-en-Velay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Didier-en-Velay 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 2,726 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 | 2,726 ft (831 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3027°N, 4.2751°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
332 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 134 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 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 51 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 117 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Saint-Didier-en-Velay has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").