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Weather & Climate in La Frette, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Frette 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 1,385 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 | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3889°N, 5.3592°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
739 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 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 122 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 13 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 (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
La Frette has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.7").