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Weather & Climate in Dunières, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dunières experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates45.2156°N, 4.3447°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 102 km 4 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 101 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 117 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 88 km 2 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 117 km 22 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 90 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 114 km 12 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 147 km 5 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 150 km 11 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 143 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 88 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 144 km 3 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 119 km 5 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 107 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 146 km 2 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 62 km 9 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 112 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 109 km 10 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 63 km 4 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 52 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Dunières has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").

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