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Weather & Climate in Saint-Alban-de-Roche, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Alban-de-Roche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5949°N, 5.2263°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
554 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 17 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 110 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 25 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 37 km | 22 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 | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| 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) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Saint-Alban-de-Roche has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").