Fontaine Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Fontaine’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in France.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Fontaine will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around -4°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Fontaine by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 113 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. For more information, please visit our Fontaine Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in France Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Fontaine Temperatures Compared World Wide
Fontaine’s average annual maximum temperature is 14°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Fontaine’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Fontaine climate page.
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