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Weather & Climate in Sonnay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonnay 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 948 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 | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3581°N, 4.9048°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
432 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 42 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 125 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 44 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 71 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 129 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Sonnay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").