Weather & Climate in Rosans, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rosans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,316 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,316 ft (706 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3926°N, 5.4710°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,496 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 101 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 139 km | 13 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 97 km | 2 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 |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Rosans has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.9").