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Weather & Climate in Tignieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tignieu 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 682 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 | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7516°N, 5.1891°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
480 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 28 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 32 km | 2 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 149 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 72 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 39 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 41 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 25 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Tignieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").