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Weather & Climate in Massieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Massieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4399°N, 5.5979°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,052 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 62 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 138 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 137 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 85 km | 2 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 |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Massieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.8").