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Weather & Climate in Alixan, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alixan 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9743°N, 5.0285°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
700 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 7 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Alixan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.1").