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Weather & Climate in Saint-Étienne-du-Valdonnez, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Étienne-du-Valdonnez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°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 41.5 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,844 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,844 ft (867 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4563°N, 3.5620°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 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 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 58 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 125 km | 4 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Job, France | M3.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France | M3.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 64 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 (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Saint-Étienne-du-Valdonnez has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.8").