Weather & Climate in Vichy, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vichy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1271°N, 3.4258°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 39 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 51 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 97 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 (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 53 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Vichy has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").