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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").