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Weather & Climate in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 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 88.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 140.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,707 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,707 ft (1,130 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8084°N, 6.5179°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,271 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 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 21 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 110 km | 25 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 115 km | 22 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 44 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 111 km | 11 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 116 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 | — | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.7").