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Weather & Climate in Saint-Pierre-la-Palud, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Pierre-la-Palud experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7909°N, 4.6118°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
372 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 77 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Saint-Pierre-la-Palud has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").