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Weather & Climate in Crest, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7264°N, 5.0152°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
872 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 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 128 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 91 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 124 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Crest has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").