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Weather & Climate in Le Poët-Laval, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Poët-Laval experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5366°N, 5.0146°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
934 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 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 56 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 130 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 133 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 1991 | 6 km S of Claviere, Italy | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 22 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 |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Le Poët-Laval has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").