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Weather & Climate in Valloire, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Valloire has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,606 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average33.7°F
38% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,606 ft (1,404 m)
Area53.1 sq mi (137.5 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates45.1654°N, 6.4300°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 31.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,842 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 99 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 66 km 8 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 97 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 39 km 14 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 78 km 10 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 94 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 62 km 3 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 101 km 5 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 95 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 122 km 40 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 70 km 25 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 98 km 10 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 89 km 22 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 97 km 10 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 114 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 94 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 27 km 2 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 71 km 10 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 65 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 72 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 145 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 4.9 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 4.7 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in
May 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
June 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
October 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 6.2 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 5.7 in

Valloire has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 21°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (2.9").

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