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Weather & Climate in Parnans, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parnans enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1096°N, 5.1430°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
756 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 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 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 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 145 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 105 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Parnans has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").