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Weather & Climate in Étoile-sur-Rhône, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Étoile-sur-Rhône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8388°N, 4.8905°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
553 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 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 7 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 84 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°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) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Étoile-sur-Rhône has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.0").