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Weather & Climate in Privas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Privas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7350°N, 4.5992°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
318 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1994 | 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 2 km S of Meximieux, France | M3.3 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Privas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").