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Weather & Climate in Le Bouchage, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Bouchage 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 679 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 | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6724°N, 5.5209°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
688 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 80 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 130 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 21 km | 2 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 99 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 | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Le Bouchage has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.0").