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Weather & Climate in Chantignan, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chantignan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 307 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 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,487 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,487 ft (758 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7488°N, 7.4112°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,567 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 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 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 119 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 86 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 21 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 144 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 117 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in |
Chantignan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.8").