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Weather & Climate in Charancieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charancieu 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 1,339 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 | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5300°N, 5.5855°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
867 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 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 58 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 146 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 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 0 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 | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Charancieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.8").