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Weather & Climate in La Tour-du-Pin, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tour-du-Pin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5660°N, 5.4449°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
694 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 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 8 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 100 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
La Tour-du-Pin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.9").