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Weather & Climate in Mottier, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mottier 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 1,565 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 | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4230°N, 5.3078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
668 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 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 11 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 42 km | 22 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Mottier has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.5").