Mercurol-Veaunes, France

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

1,809 Population 187/sq mi density

630 ft Elevation 192 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$28,166 median income, 8.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

Mercurol-Veaunes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	630 ft (192 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density	187/sq mi
Coordinates	45.0744°N, 4.8928°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	144 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	134 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	130 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	134 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	95 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	129 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	57 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	149 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	104 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	142 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	62 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	125 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	137 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	135 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	59 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	99 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	121 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	92 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	122 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (169 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	169 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.0 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.3 in	Coldest

Mercurol-Veaunes has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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