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Weather & Climate in Chirens, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chirens 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 1,558 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 | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4102°N, 5.5563°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,039 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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 75 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 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 37 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 | 130 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 0 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 7 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 | - | - | 144 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 |
Chirens 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").