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Weather & Climate in Sorbiers, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorbiers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4911°N, 4.4416°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
363 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 75 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 51 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Sorbiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").