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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière 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 1,401 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 | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7082°N, 4.4703°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
365 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 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 82 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 58 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 117 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) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").