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. 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 Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates44.6571°N, 4.7629°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

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").

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