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Weather & Climate in Morestel, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morestel 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 712 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 | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6790°N, 5.4648°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
646 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 64 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 84 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 21 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 131 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 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 | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Morestel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (2.8").