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Weather & Climate in Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Germain-des-Fossés experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2068°N, 3.4337°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
274 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 127 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 43 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 55 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 74 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 54 km | 2 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 106 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 (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 60 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Saint-Germain-des-Fossés has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").