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Weather & Climate in Le Grand-Lemps, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Grand-Lemps 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 1,565 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 | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3965°N, 5.4201°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
829 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 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 76 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 100 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 195 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) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Le Grand-Lemps has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.7").