Visan, France

Full City Profile

1,857 Population 117/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Visan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates44.3147°N, 4.9503°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

734 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 M4.8 121 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 143 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 141 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 44 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 100 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 138 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 143 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 139 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 139 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 139 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 137 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 131 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 113 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 135 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 123 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 123 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 126 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 108 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 99 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Visan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.5").

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