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Weather & Climate in Richerenches, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richerenches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3596°N, 4.9123°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
698 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 41 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 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 |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Richerenches has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.7").