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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Blandine, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Blandine 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 1,463 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 | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5455°N, 5.4413°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
702 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 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 128 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 92 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 6 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 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.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Sainte-Blandine has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.9").