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Weather & Climate in Vaulnaveys-le-Haut, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaulnaveys-le-Haut 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 1,263 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 | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1252°N, 5.8172°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,547 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 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 111 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 93 km | 2 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-Haut 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").