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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. The area gets 264 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").