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Weather & Climate in Val Thorens, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Val Thorens 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 7,654 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 | 7,654 ft (2,333 m) |
| Area | 27.4 sq mi (71.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2978°N, 6.5838°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,879 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 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 48 km | 14 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 118 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 80 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 65 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 15 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 125 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 | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.6 in |
Val Thorens has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.0").