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Weather & Climate in Margès, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Margès 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 965 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 | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1464°N, 5.0389°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
595 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 48 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 150 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 (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Margès has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").