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Weather & Climate in Autrans, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Autrans 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,432 feet.

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

Elevation3,432 ft (1,046 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates45.1761°N, 5.5427°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 77.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,160 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 M4.8 124 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 112 km 8 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 97 km 14 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 119 km 10 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 112 km 10 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 99 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 84 km 3 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 98 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 138 km 25 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 77 km 2 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 133 km 4 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 113 km 2 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 134 km 11 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 140 km 10 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 12 km 10 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 105 km 2 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 84 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 118 km 0 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 97 km 7 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 122 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Autrans has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.6").

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