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Weather & Climate in Apprieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Apprieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 676/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3959°N, 5.4999°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,007 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 94 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Apprieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.7").