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Weather & Climate in Varennes-Saint-Sauveur, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Varennes-Saint-Sauveur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4823°N, 5.2435°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
343 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 63 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 94 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 3 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 | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Varennes-Saint-Sauveur has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.6").