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Weather & Climate in Vernoux-en-Vivarais, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Vernoux-en-Vivarais experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates44.8958°N, 4.6452°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 69 km 4 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 79 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 131 km 5 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 90 km 2 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 147 km 6 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 150 km 9 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 87 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 126 km 12 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 120 km 22 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 149 km 11 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 89 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 149 km 1 km
Aug 28, 1999 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France M3.6 150 km 2 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 105 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 146 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 131 km 10 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 67 km 9 km
Aug 28, 1995 11 km SSE of Cusy, France M3.4 142 km 5 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 138 km 2 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 144 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Vernoux-en-Vivarais has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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