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Weather & Climate in Salagnon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salagnon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6686°N, 5.3633°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
611 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 72 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 7 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 19 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 139 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 59 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 | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Salagnon has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (2.8").