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Weather & Climate in Brens, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brens 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 853 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 | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7303°N, 5.6913°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
829 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 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 46 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 150 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 71 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 148 km | 11 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 90 km | 6 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 | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Brens 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 October being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.8").