Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Chanay features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (35 °F) and 20 °C (69 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -12 °C (11 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (95 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1646 mm (64.8 inches) and receives 156 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Chanay enjoys an average of 3530 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 42 minutes to 15 hours 40 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Chanay are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 18 to 20 °C (65 - 69 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 5 °C (35 - 40 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Chanay experiences 46 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 61 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 15°C (59°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
Mean maximum | 11°C (52°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
Average high | 5°C (41°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
Daily mean | 2°C (35°F) |
5°C (40°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
Average low | -1°C (30°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
Mean minimum | -6°C (22°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
Minimum | -12°C (11°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-11°C (13°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-5°C (22°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Chanay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France with other places around the world.
Chanay usually has the most precipitation in March, May and December, with an average of 16 rainy days and 198 mm (7.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Chanay are April, August and September. On average, 90 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 141 (5.5) | 112 (4.4) | 154 (6.1) | 68 (2.7) | 184 (7.2) | 149 (5.9) | 115 (4.5) | 110 (4.3) | 90 (3.6) | 139 (5.5) | 128 (5.1) | 255 (10.0) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 |
The sunniest months in Chanay are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 59 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Chanay: January, November and December receive an average of 5 hours 40 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 144 | 218 | 288 | 348 | 358 | 397 | 412 | 385 | 326 | 272 | 202 | 175 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 5m | 10h 21m | 11h 56m | 13h 34m | 14h 57m | 15h 40m | 15h 17m | 14h 3m | 12h 29m | 10h 52m | 9h 26m | 8h 42m |
Chanay experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Chanay UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Chanay. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Chanay's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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