Weather & Climate in Valréas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valréas 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 804 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 22.4 sq mi (58.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3849°N, 4.9913°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
851 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 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 135 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 145 km | 1 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 | - | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Valréas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.7").