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Weather & Climate in Rives, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rives 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 1,296 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 | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3533°N, 5.5008°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,040 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 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 142 km | 11 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 136 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 110 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Rives has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.8").