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Weather & Climate in Quaix-en-Chartreuse, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quaix-en-Chartreuse 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 1,424 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 | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2500°N, 5.7167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,307 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 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 88 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 62 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 122 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 114 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
Quaix-en-Chartreuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.7").