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Weather & Climate in Saint-Joseph, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Joseph 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 1,198 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 | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5576°N, 4.6208°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
365 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Saint-Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").