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Weather & Climate in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,491 ft (1,064 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6833°N, 6.0833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,802 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 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 100 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 123 km | 22 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 48 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 93 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 144 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in |
Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 29°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.4").