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Weather & Climate in Vourles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vourles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6588°N, 4.7733°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
374 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 103 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 52 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 59 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 71 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 150 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Vourles has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").