Weather & Climate in Garches, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8423°N, 2.1823°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Mar 6, 1999 | 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France | M3.3 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Feb 22, 1999 | France | M3.1 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 0 km SSE of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, France | M2.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2000 | 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France | M2.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 1 km SW of La Mailleraye-sur-Seine, France | M2.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1999 | 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France | M2.5 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 4 km NE of Voves, France | M2.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1999 | 5 km NNE of Oisemont, France | M2.5 | 132 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Garches has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (1.7").