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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. The area gets 316 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 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 Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7326°N, 4.9220°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
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").