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Weather & Climate in La Roche-des-Arnauds, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Roche-des-Arnauds has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,068 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,068 ft (935 m) |
| Area | 42.6 sq mi (110.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5619°N, 5.9554°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,829 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 56 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 59 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 141 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 148 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.5 in |
La Roche-des-Arnauds has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.2").