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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Catherine, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Catherine 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 2,297 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 | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5991°N, 4.5699°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
359 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 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 87 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 45 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Sainte-Catherine has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").