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Weather & Climate in Le Crestet, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Crestet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0144°N, 4.6549°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
349 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 |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 80 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 110 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 131 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 (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Le Crestet has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").