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Weather & Climate in Vaulnaveys-le-Bas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaulnaveys-le-Bas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,966 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,966 ft (904 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1002°N, 5.8253°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,570 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 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 77 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 17 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 110 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Vaulnaveys-le-Bas has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.4").