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Weather & Climate in Saulce-sur-Rhône, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saulce-sur-Rhône experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7043°N, 4.8006°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
480 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 7 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Saulce-sur-Rhône has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").