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Weather & Climate in Vaunaveys-la-Rochette, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaunaveys-la-Rochette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 876 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7667°N, 5.0333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
772 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 131 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 135 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 115 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Vaunaveys-la-Rochette has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").