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Weather & Climate in Charavines, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charavines 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 1,631 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 | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4289°N, 5.5149°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
970 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 131 km | 8 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 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 25 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 75 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 144 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 134 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 56 km | 5 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 | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Charavines has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.8").