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Weather & Climate in Visan, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Visan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3147°N, 4.9503°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
734 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 44 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 5 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 |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Visan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.5").