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Weather & Climate in La Roche-Vineuse, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Roche-Vineuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3452°N, 4.7202°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
273 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 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 104 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1995 | 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 77 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 (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
La Roche-Vineuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").