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Villard-de-Lans, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,287 Population 165/sq mi density
3,386 ft Elevation 1,032 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,708 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent
Villard-de-Lans 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 Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,386 ft (1,032 m)
Area26.0 sq mi (67.2 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates45.0716°N, 5.5564°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 77.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,207 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 M4.8 105 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 114 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 93 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 122 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 111 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 149 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 92 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 110 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 109 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 136 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 150 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 126 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 81 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 139 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 105 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 4 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 114 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 110 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 4.3 in

Villard-de-Lans has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.7").

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