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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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").