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La Rivière, France

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3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
505 Population 67/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$27,583 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent
La Rivière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates45.2357°N, 5.5062°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 77.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,093 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 118 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 131 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 103 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 81 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 94 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 126 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 109 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 93 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 142 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 136 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 78 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 144 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 119 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 20 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 138 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 110 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 103 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 103 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 125 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

La Rivière has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.6").

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