All Countries
Weather & Climate in Nyons, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyons 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 902 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 | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3608°N, 5.1405°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
978 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 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1991 | 6 km S of Claviere, Italy | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 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 | - | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Nyons has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.7").