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Weather & Climate in Cruas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cruas 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 289 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 | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6571°N, 4.7629°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
562 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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 49 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 106 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 131 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Cruas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").