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Weather & Climate in Tarare, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarare experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8961°N, 4.4330°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
362 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 130 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 (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Tarare has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").