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Weather & Climate in Sarcey, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sarcey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates45.8807°N, 4.5523°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

359 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 111 km 5 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 140 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 136 km 3 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 113 km 10 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 122 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 69 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 78 km 2 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 70 km 12 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 122 km 11 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 136 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 90 km 22 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 122 km 9 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 86 km 3 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 134 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 79 km 10 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 116 km 10 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 124 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 127 km 3 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 37 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 135 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 (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Sarcey has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.0").

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