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Weather & Climate in Le Dévoluy, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Dévoluy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,180 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,180 ft (1,274 m) |
| Area | 26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6936°N, 5.9406°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,782 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 63 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 111 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 104 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 59 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 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 |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in |
Le Dévoluy has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.4").