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Weather & Climate in Vinay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vinay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2083°N, 5.4065°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
998 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 150 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Vinay has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.5").