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Weather & Climate in La Ricamarie, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ricamarie 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 1,900 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 | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4054°N, 4.3694°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
359 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
La Ricamarie has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").