Saint-Marcellin, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,592 Population 2,514/sq mi density

919 ft Elevation 280 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$22,550 median income, 17.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$118,000 home value, $590/mo rent

Saint-Marcellin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	45.0°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	919 ft (280 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	2,514/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1491°N, 5.3167°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 77.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

939 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	125 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	133 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	113 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	99 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	109 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	132 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	125 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	108 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	119 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	95 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	25 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	126 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	112 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	120 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	131 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	87 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	135 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	131 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	121 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (196 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	196 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.8 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
September	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in

Saint-Marcellin has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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