Weather & Climate in Chorges, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chorges has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5488°N, 6.2773°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,949 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 | 35 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 126 km | 40 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 134 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 93 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 86 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 30 km | 2 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 110 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 42 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 122 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in |
Chorges has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").