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Weather & Climate in Villars-les-Dombes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villars-les-Dombes 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 925 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 | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0021°N, 5.0325°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
378 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 33 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 63 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 36 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 61 km | 22 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 (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 162 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 | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Villars-les-Dombes has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").