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Weather & Climate in Montélimar, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montélimar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5547°N, 4.7547°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
563 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jun 27, 1994 | 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 134 km | 17 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 | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Montélimar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").