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Weather & Climate in Vallouise, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vallouise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,809 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,809 ft (1,161 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8461°N, 6.4890°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,876 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 | 32 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 17 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 108 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 64 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 87 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 63 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 141 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 5.2 in |
Vallouise has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 20°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.6").