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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. 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 22.4 sq mi (58.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3849°N, 4.9913°W |
| 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").