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Weather & Climate in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Châteauneuf-sur-Isère 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 420 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0167°N, 4.9333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
569 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 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 137 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 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 65 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 104 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Châteauneuf-sur-Isère has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").