Loriol-sur-Drôme, France

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,803 Population 519/sq mi density

453 ft Elevation 138 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$23,285 median income, 12.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$110,400 home value, $552/mo rent

Loriol-sur-Drôme 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	453 ft (138 m)
Area	11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²)
Population Density	519/sq mi
Coordinates	44.7470°N, 4.8172°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 8.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	141 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	150 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	150 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	60 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	148 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	73 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	144 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	140 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	95 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	138 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	91 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	133 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	125 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	135 km
Feb 2, 2002	9 km SE of Valloire, France	M3.7	140 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	137 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	94 km
Aug 28, 1999	4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France	M3.6	143 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	142 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in
July	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in	Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
September	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
October	55°F (13°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.1 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in

Loriol-sur-Drôme has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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