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Weather & Climate in Loriol-sur-Drôme, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loriol-sur-Drôme 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 453 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 | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7470°N, 4.8172°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
450 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 95 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France | M3.6 | 143 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 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°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 | 68°F (20°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 |
Loriol-sur-Drôme has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°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").