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Weather & Climate in Grésy-sur-Isère, France

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

Grésy-sur-Isère experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates45.5990°N, 6.2536°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,523 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 116 km 8 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 148 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 88 km 14 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 142 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 140 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 13 km 3 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 51 km 5 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 128 km 10 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 47 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 48 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 106 km 25 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 117 km 22 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 117 km 6 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 130 km 8 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 125 km 10 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 143 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 27 km 2 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 96 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 112 km 4 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 101 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Grésy-sur-Isère has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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