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Weather & Climate in Barraux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barraux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 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 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4318°N, 5.9796°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,478 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 65 km | 5 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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 40 km | 3 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 39 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 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 | 111 km | 11 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 | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in |
Barraux has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.0").