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Weather & Climate in Saint-Genest-Malifaux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Genest-Malifaux 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 3,173 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 | 3,173 ft (967 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3406°N, 4.4165°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
355 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 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 82 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Saint-Genest-Malifaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").