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Weather & Climate in Pommiers-la-Placette, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pommiers-la-Placette 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 1,680 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 | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3187°N, 5.6565°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 123 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 | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Pommiers-la-Placette has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.6").