Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Saint-Etienne-du-Bois features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 4 °C (39 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -11 °C (12 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1080 mm (42.5 inches) and receives 125 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Saint-Etienne-du-Bois enjoys an average of 3504 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 40 minutes to 15 hours 42 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Saint-Etienne-du-Bois are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 23 °C (70 - 73 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 4 to 7 °C (39 - 44 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Saint-Etienne-du-Bois experiences 71 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 31 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 14°C (58°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
| Mean maximum | 13°C (55°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
| Average high | 7°C (44°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 4°C (39°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
| Average low | 1°C (34°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
| Mean minimum | -5°C (24°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
| Minimum | -10°C (15°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Saint-Etienne-du-Bois, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France with other places around the world.
Saint-Etienne-du-Bois usually has the most precipitation in May, November and December, with an average of 14 rainy days and 131 mm (5.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Saint-Etienne-du-Bois are April, July and August. On average, 55 mm (2.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 102 (4.0) | 77 (3.0) | 104 (4.1) | 51 (2.0) | 114 (4.5) | 71 (2.8) | 59 (2.3) | 55 (2.2) | 69 (2.7) | 99 (3.9) | 106 (4.2) | 173 (6.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 11 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 17 |
The sunniest months in Saint-Etienne-du-Bois are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 4 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Saint-Etienne-du-Bois: January, November and December receive an average of 5 hours 25 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 140 | 214 | 284 | 348 | 367 | 401 | 413 | 387 | 325 | 262 | 195 | 164 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 4m | 10h 20m | 11h 56m | 13h 34m | 14h 59m | 15h 42m | 15h 19m | 14h 4m | 12h 29m | 10h 51m | 9h 25m | 8h 40m |
Saint-Etienne-du-Bois experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Saint-Etienne-du-Bois UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Saint-Etienne-du-Bois. 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 Saint-Etienne-du-Bois'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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