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Weather & Climate in Vézelay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vézelay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4657°N, 3.7456°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France | M3.3 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 1 km SSW of Perrecy-les-Forges, France | M3.1 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Buxières-les-Mines, France | M3.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 3 km N of Estivareilles, France | M3.0 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Sep 9, 1991 | 4 km NNW of Commentry, France | M3.0 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France | M3.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1990 | 7 km ESE of Cérilly, France | M3.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 5 km E of Estivareilles, France | M2.9 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 9 km NE of Mirebeau-sur-Bèze, France | M2.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1991 | 6 km N of Buxières-les-Mines, France | M2.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 10 km WSW of Sancoins, France | M2.9 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Jul 23, 1991 | 4 km N of Buxières-les-Mines, France | M2.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France | M2.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 2 km NNW of Buxy, France | M2.9 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 8 km NE of Le Châtelet, France | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 8 km N of Matour, France | M2.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Vézelay has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (2.2").