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Weather & Climate in Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux 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 1,529 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 | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3170°N, 5.2868°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
716 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 122 km | 7 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 95 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.4").