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Weather & Climate in Villard-Bonnot, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villard-Bonnot experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2346°N, 5.8832°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,540 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 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 62 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 109 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Villard-Bonnot has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.7").