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Weather & Climate in Viriat, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Viriat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2548°N, 5.2157°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
416 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France | M3.8 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 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 | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Viriat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.6").