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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7338°N, 4.8026°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
369 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 53 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 141 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 (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").