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Weather & Climate in Pressins, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pressins 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 1,073 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 | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5240°N, 5.6282°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
966 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 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 56 km | 3 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 143 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 67 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 79 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 | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Pressins has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.8").