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Weather & Climate in Huez, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huez has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,957 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,957 ft (1,511 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0824°N, 6.0588°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,696 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 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 117 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 97 km | 25 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 49 km | 2 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in |
Huez has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 26°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.7").