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Weather & Climate in Bourg-lès-Valence, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bourg-lès-Valence 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 377 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 | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9470°N, 4.8946°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
548 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 | 148 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 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 73 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 103 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Bourg-lès-Valence has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.0").