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Weather & Climate in Tence, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1142°N, 4.2910°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 71 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 63 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 68 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Tence has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").