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Weather & Climate in Montélier, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montélier 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 696 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 | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9344°N, 5.0313°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
719 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 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 141 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 (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 186 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 |
Montélier 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").