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Weather & Climate in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Martin-de-Valamas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9372°N, 4.3687°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 71 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 108 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Saint-Martin-de-Valamas has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").