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Weather & Climate in Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6008°N, 4.3864°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 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 | 34 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1999 | 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France | M3.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 116 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | 3 km WSW of Claix, France | M3.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 127 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 (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.8").