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Weather & Climate in Virieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Virieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4840°N, 5.4759°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
782 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 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 50 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 6 km | 2 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 | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Virieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.7").