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Weather & Climate in Saint-Paul-de-Varax, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Paul-de-Varax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0969°N, 5.1296°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
402 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 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 70 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 36 km | 12 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 | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Saint-Paul-de-Varax has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").