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Portes-lès-Valence, France

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,675 Population 1,493/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,414 median income, 13.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent
Portes-lès-Valence 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 Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density1,493/sq mi
Coordinates44.8759°N, 4.8742°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

525 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 M4.8 143 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 148 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 144 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 145 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 74 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 139 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 146 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 62 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 148 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 140 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 125 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 150 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 150 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 130 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 81 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 143 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 138 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 137 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 143 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Portes-lès-Valence has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.0").

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