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Weather & Climate in Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin 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 1,673 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 | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4029°N, 5.6023°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,087 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 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 64 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 136 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 60 km | 5 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 | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.8").