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Weather & Climate in Violay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Violay 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 2,720 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 | 2,720 ft (829 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8534°N, 4.3595°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
366 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 104 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 75 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 108 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Violay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").