Weather & Climate in Grane, France

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

Grane 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 627 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

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates44.7326°N, 4.9220°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

645 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 M4.8 133 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 142 km 8 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 141 km 14 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 144 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 64 km 4 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 143 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 66 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 139 km 2 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 142 km 0 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 136 km 7 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 142 km 2 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 144 km 5 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 139 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 93 km 2 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 131 km 6 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 143 km 2 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 144 km 5 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 148 km 9 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 125 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 122 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 (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Grane has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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