Weather & Climate in Fraisses, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fraisses experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3884°N, 4.2637°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
341 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 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 115 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 47 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 48 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 (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Fraisses has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").