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Weather & Climate in Septème, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Septème 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 794 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 | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5529°N, 5.0060°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
434 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 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 31 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 37 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Septème has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").