Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Villard-sur-Doron features a subarctic climate (Dfc). Temperatures typically range between -5 °C (24 °F) and 16 °C (61 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -22 °C (-8 °F) or can rise to as high as 30 °C (86 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1654 mm (65.1 inches) and receives 166 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Villard-sur-Doron enjoys an average of 3690 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 43 minutes to 15 hours 38 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Villard-sur-Doron are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 14 to 16 °C (57 - 61 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -5 to -1 °C (24 - 30 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Villard-sur-Doron experiences 7 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 147 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 9°C (48°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
| Mean maximum | 5°C (41°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
| Average high | -0°C (32°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
| Daily mean | -5°C (24°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
| Average low | -9°C (16°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
| Mean minimum | -18°C (1°F) |
-13°C (8°F) |
-13°C (8°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-17°C (2°F) |
| Minimum | -22°C (-8°F) |
-17°C (2°F) |
-21°C (-5°F) |
-13°C (8°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-19°C (-3°F) |
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Villard-sur-Doron usually has the most precipitation in March, May and December, with an average of 17 rainy days and 209 mm (8.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Villard-sur-Doron are April, July and September. On average, 90 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 153 (6.0) | 124 (4.9) | 160 (6.3) | 82 (3.2) | 203 (8.0) | 144 (5.7) | 103 (4.0) | 107 (4.2) | 85 (3.4) | 115 (4.5) | 114 (4.5) | 264 (10.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 |
The sunniest months in Villard-sur-Doron are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 11 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Villard-sur-Doron: January, November and December receive an average of 6 hours 30 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 172 | 237 | 308 | 345 | 363 | 397 | 423 | 393 | 332 | 289 | 221 | 203 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 7m | 10h 22m | 11h 56m | 13h 33m | 14h 56m | 15h 38m | 15h 16m | 14h 2m | 12h 29m | 10h 52m | 9h 27m | 8h 43m |
Villard-sur-Doron experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Villard-sur-Doron UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Villard-sur-Doron. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Villard-sur-Doron's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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