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Weather & Climate in La Motte-Saint-Martin, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Motte-Saint-Martin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,395 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,395 ft (730 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9513°N, 5.7181°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,513 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 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 123 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 87 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
La Motte-Saint-Martin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.3").