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Weather & Climate in Les Vans, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Vans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4052°N, 4.1320°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
263 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 24 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1999 | 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 108 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1996 | 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France | M3.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 1 km NW of Allières-et-Risset, France | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | 3 km WSW of Claix, France | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1993 | 23 km S of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Les Vans has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").