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Weather & Climate in Rochetoirin, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rochetoirin 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 1,486 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 | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5837°N, 5.4124°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
667 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 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 9 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 97 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 139 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Rochetoirin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.9").