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Weather & Climate in Vals-les-Bains, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vals-les-Bains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6656°N, 4.3662°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
263 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 41 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 103 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1999 | 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France | M3.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 112 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2025 | 8 km W of Chapareillan, France | M3.3 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | 3 km WSW of Claix, France | M3.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Vals-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.8").