Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Saint-Chamas features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Temperatures typically range between 7 °C (46 °F) and 26 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -4 °C (25 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (106 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 596 mm (23.5 inches) and receives 74 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Saint-Chamas enjoys an average of 3965 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 59 minutes to 15 hours 20 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Saint-Chamas are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (75 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 7 to 10 °C (46 - 50 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Saint-Chamas experiences 109 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 6 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 19°C (66°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
Mean maximum | 16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
Average high | 12°C (53°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
Daily mean | 7°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
Average low | 4°C (40°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
Mean minimum | -2°C (29°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
Minimum | -4°C (25°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Saint-Chamas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with other places around the world.
Saint-Chamas usually has the most precipitation in May, October and November, with an average of 8 rainy days and 85 mm (3.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Saint-Chamas are February, July and August. On average, 21 mm (0.8 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) | 42 (1.7) | 28 (1.1) | 42 (1.6) | 67 (2.7) | 68 (2.7) | 29 (1.1) | 13 (0.5) | 22 (0.9) | 42 (1.7) | 89 (3.5) | 97 (3.8) | 56 (2.2) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Saint-Chamas are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 46 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Saint-Chamas: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 35 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 199 | 260 | 331 | 352 | 405 | 424 | 436 | 403 | 345 | 306 | 256 | 241 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 21m | 10h 30m | 11h 57m | 13h 26m | 14h 42m | 15h 20m | 15h 0m | 13h 53m | 12h 27m | 10h 58m | 9h 40m | 8h 59m |
Saint-Chamas experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November 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 Saint-Chamas UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Saint-Chamas. 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-Chamas'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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