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Weather & Climate in Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8420°N, 4.4992°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 143 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 38 km | 14 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 3 km NE of Novillars, France | M3.2 | 136 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 (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.2").