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Weather & Climate in Saint-Galmier, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Galmier 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 1,289 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 | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5979°N, 4.3109°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
369 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 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 64 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in |
Saint-Galmier has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").