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Weather & Climate in La Bâtie-Montgascon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Bâtie-Montgascon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5775°N, 5.5287°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
740 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 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 40 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 13 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 131 km | 3 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 |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
La Bâtie-Montgascon has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.8").