Weather & Climate in Chimilin, France

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

Chimilin 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density340/sq mi
Coordinates45.5749°N, 5.5957°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 139 km 8 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 117 km 14 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 57 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 56 km 3 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 149 km 10 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 76 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 57 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 132 km 6 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 148 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 M4.3 145 km 5 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 145 km 11 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 142 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 56 km 10 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 145 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 148 km 0 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 121 km 7 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 41 km 5 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 149 km 2 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 126 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 - - 129 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

Chimilin 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").

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