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Weather & Climate in Charpey, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Charpey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates44.9378°N, 5.0937°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

794 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 133 km 8 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 132 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 127 km 14 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 138 km 5 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 137 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 127 km 3 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 138 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 90 km 4 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 120 km 2 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 131 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 44 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 114 km 5 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 142 km 8 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 135 km 0 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 135 km 2 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 149 km 2 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 131 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 123 km 7 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 111 km 6 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 136 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Charpey has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.1").

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