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Weather & Climate in Grignan, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grignan 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 650 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 | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4197°N, 4.9079°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
723 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 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 7 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 120 km | 1 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 |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Grignan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.7").