Weather & Climate in Châtillon-en-Diois, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Châtillon-en-Diois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,811 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6918°N, 5.4745°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,498 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 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 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 92 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 107 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 135 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Châtillon-en-Diois has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.2").