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Weather & Climate in Veynes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Veynes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5341°N, 5.8232°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,770 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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 126 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 119 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 68 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 78 km | 8 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 | 147 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 142 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Veynes has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.1").