Weather & Climate in Roche-la-Molière, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roche-la-Molière experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4309°N, 4.3282°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
361 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 84 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Roche-la-Molière has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").