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Weather & Climate in La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay 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 1,535 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 | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4505°N, 4.5827°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
353 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 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 132 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 (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").