Weather & Climate in Champier, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Champier 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4554°N, 5.2924°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
647 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 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 10 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 40 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Champier has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.5").