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Weather & Climate in Marches, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marches enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9755°N, 5.1084°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
793 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 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 132 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 63 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Marches has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.1").