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Weather & Climate in Saint-Paul-en-Jarez, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Paul-en-Jarez 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 1,266 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 | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4851°N, 4.5711°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 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 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 69 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Saint-Paul-en-Jarez has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").