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Weather & Climate in Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5986°N, 5.6356°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
848 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 143 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 148 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 40 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.8").