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Weather & Climate in Roche, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5872°N, 5.1622°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
518 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 21 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 114 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 42 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 28 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Roche has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").