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Weather & Climate in Taponas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taponas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1216°N, 4.7669°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 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 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 56 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 22 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Taponas has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").