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Weather & Climate in Chamrousse, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chamrousse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,561 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,561 ft (1,695 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1282°N, 5.8750°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,590 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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 112 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 56 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.1 in |
Chamrousse has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 28°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.8").