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Weather & Climate in Saint-Joseph-de-Rivière, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Joseph-de-Rivière 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 1,365 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 | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3757°N, 5.6964°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,199 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 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 22 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 120 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 126 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 127 km | 8 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 | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
Saint-Joseph-de-Rivière has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.0").