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Weather & Climate in Le Grand-Serre, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Grand-Serre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2694°N, 5.1043°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
591 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 35 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 108 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 65 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Le Grand-Serre has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").