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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").