All Countries
Weather & Climate in Grospierres, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grospierres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4005°N, 4.2892°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
466 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 14 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1999 | 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France | M3.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 144 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 15 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 | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in |
Grospierres has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.5").