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Weather & Climate in Les Avenières, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Avenières 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 843 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 | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6363°N, 5.5614°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
733 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 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 75 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 128 km | 7 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 20 km | 2 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 |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Les Avenières has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.8").