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Weather & Climate in Le Pouzin, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Le Pouzin 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 308 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density590/sq mi
Coordinates44.7517°N, 4.7480°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

395 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 M4.8 147 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 57 km 4 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 77 km 10 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 149 km 7 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 142 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 98 km 2 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 143 km 6 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 127 km 22 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 138 km 5 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 137 km 12 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 94 km 3 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 97 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 145 km 1 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 143 km 5 km
Aug 28, 1999 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France M3.6 147 km 2 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 142 km 10 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 149 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 142 km 10 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 78 km 9 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 106 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 (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Le Pouzin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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