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Weather & Climate in Vénissieux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vénissieux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6971°N, 4.8859°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
374 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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 50 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 46 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 49 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Vénissieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").