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Weather & Climate in Saint-Germain-lès-Arlay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Germain-lès-Arlay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7597°N, 5.5601°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
445 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 78 km | 17 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 143 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 113 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.0 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 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 | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
Saint-Germain-lès-Arlay has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (3.0").