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Weather & Climate in La Grand-Croix, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Grand-Croix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5038°N, 4.5592°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
352 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 90 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 145 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 (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
La Grand-Croix has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").