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Weather & Climate in Ventavon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ventavon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.5 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3707°N, 5.9057°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,798 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 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 148 km | 26 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 63 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 63 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 73 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 63 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 131 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 127 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Ventavon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.8").