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Weather & Climate in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villefranche-sur-Saône experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,015/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9897°N, 4.7196°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
353 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 56 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 81 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Villefranche-sur-Saône has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.1").