Roche, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,679 Population 216/sq mi density

1,198 ft Elevation 365 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$29,603 median income, 7.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$147,600 home value, $738/mo rent

Roche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,198 ft (365 m)
Area	7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density	216/sq mi
Coordinates	45.5872°N, 5.1622°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 5.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

518 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	145 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	79 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	104 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	89 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	80 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	148 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	104 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	67 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	147 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	44 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	112 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	144 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	21 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	114 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	121 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	39 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	42 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	28 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	76 km
Apr 10, 2005	5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M3.8	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	172 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.4 in
February	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
November	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in
December	38°F (4°C)	2.5 in	Coldest

Roche has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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