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Weather & Climate in Valaurie, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valaurie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4239°N, 4.8108°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
564 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 36 km | 4 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 9 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 |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Valaurie has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.6").