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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9776°N, 4.8905°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 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 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 72 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Poisy, France | M3.4 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 5 km | 14 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km ENE of Yvonand, Switzerland | M3.3 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 8 km S of Poligny, France | M3.3 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 124 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.0").