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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Croix, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Croix 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 827 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 | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8943°N, 5.0533°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
410 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 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 30 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 52 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 32 km | 12 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 54 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 83 km | 11 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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 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) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Sainte-Croix has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").