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Weather & Climate in Grillon, France

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

Grillon 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 600 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)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates44.3951°N, 4.9295°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 143 km 8 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 124 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 150 km 14 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 141 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 44 km 4 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 93 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 138 km 2 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 140 km 0 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 141 km 7 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 140 km 2 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 150 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 128 km 2 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 140 km 2 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 148 km 6 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 123 km 3 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 115 km 5 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 124 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 127 km 10 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 M3.6 125 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
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 127 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

Grillon 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").

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