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Weather & Climate in Vaulx-Milieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaulx-Milieu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6133°N, 5.1837°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
524 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 86 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 40 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 21 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 36 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 29 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Vaulx-Milieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").