Le Poët-Laval, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

891 Population 74/sq mi density

1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$24,214 median income, 11.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

Le Poët-Laval experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	51.6°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,276 ft (389 m)
Area	12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²)
Population Density	74/sq mi
Coordinates	44.5366°N, 5.0146°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 8.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

934 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	134 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	120 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	139 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	134 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	56 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	76 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	130 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	142 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	131 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	139 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	133 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	133 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	111 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	133 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	134 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	148 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	111 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	106 km
Feb 13, 1991	6 km S of Claviere, Italy	M3.8	143 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	140 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.8 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.9 in
July	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
September	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in
October	53°F (12°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
November	44°F (6°C)	3.7 in
December	38°F (4°C)	3.0 in

Le Poët-Laval has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →