All Countries
Weather & Climate in Seythenex, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Seythenex experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,421 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,421 ft (738 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7262°N, 6.2997°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,370 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 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 2 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 113 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 38 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 133 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 100 km | 4 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 | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.9 in |
Seythenex has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.4").