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Weather & Climate in Hostun, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hostun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0333°N, 5.2000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
858 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 117 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 54 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Hostun has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.2").