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Weather & Climate in Les Granges-Gontardes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Granges-Gontardes 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 305 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 | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4168°N, 4.7643°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
528 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 32 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 9 km WSW of Castellane, France | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1994 | 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 131 km | 1 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 | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Les Granges-Gontardes has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.6").