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Weather & Climate in Volx, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Volx experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8779°N, 5.8415°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,578 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 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 138 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 150 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 115 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 75 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Volx has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.2").