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Weather & Climate in Valgrisenche, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valgrisenche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,459 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 31.2°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,459 ft (1,664 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6304°N, 7.0640°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,858 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 118 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 74 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 73 km | 22 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 52 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 141 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 33°F (0°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 5.4 in |
Valgrisenche has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 19°F in February to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (3.2").