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Weather & Climate in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2243°N, 4.1388°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
327 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 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 114 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 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 104 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").