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Weather & Climate in Riotord, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riotord experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,753 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2316°N, 4.4021°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
335 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 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 84 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 57 km | 9 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 48 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Riotord has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").