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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").