Weather & Climate in Luc-en-Diois, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luc-en-Diois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,854 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,854 ft (565 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6151°N, 5.4517°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,479 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 99 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 95 km | 7 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 | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Luc-en-Diois has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.1").