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Weather & Climate in Rochefort-Samson, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rochefort-Samson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9710°N, 5.1507°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
836 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 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 0 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 62 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 (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Rochefort-Samson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.1").