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Weather & Climate in La Tour-en-Jarez, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tour-en-Jarez 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 1,608 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 | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 791/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4835°N, 4.3906°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
363 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 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 103 km | 22 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 55 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 115 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 Tour-en-Jarez 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").