Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,937 m source elevationNASA POWER

Review twelve-month patterns of average temperature, precipitation, and daylight duration

Écrins National Park: monthly climate

Name: Écrins National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Écrins National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from -7.1 to 12.4 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing long-term average temperatures and daily precipitation rates across the calendar

Annual Climate Patterns and Monthly Temperature Cycles in Écrins National Park

Monthly mean temperatures in Écrins National Park transition from a low of -7.14 °C in January to a peak of 12.36 °C in August, while average minimum temperatures frequently drop to -20.33 °C. Average daily precipitation ranges from 1.94 to 3.00 millimeters, reflecting long-term climatology from 1991 through 2020 sampled at a single representative elevation of 1937.2 meters.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 2.5 °C
Warmest month: August
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: November

Twelve-month climate

Compare historical climate averages from 1991 to 2020 sampled at a representative alpine coordinate

Écrins National Park Monthly Climate and Weather by Month Comparison

Analyzing twelve monthly records for Écrins National Park reveals distinct seasonal shifts through average temperature bounds, average daily precipitation rates, and wind speeds. Comparing calculated average daylight hours alongside relative humidity at a representative mountain coordinate provides deep context for understanding long-term climate normals without relying on broad annual averages.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-7.1 °C-20.3° to 2.2°	2.2 mm/day	84.4%	2.5 m/s	9 hours
February	-6.8 °C-19.7° to 2.5°	2 mm/day	84.6%	2.5 m/s	10.2 hours
March	-2.9 °C-15.9° to 7.4°	1.9 mm/day	83.6%	2.6 m/s	11.7 hours
April	1.3 °C-10.1° to 12.7°	2.3 mm/day	80.6%	2.5 m/s	13.3 hours
May	5.9 °C-4.8° to 17.2°	2.8 mm/day	78.5%	2.4 m/s	14.7 hours
June	10 °C-1.3° to 21.1°	2.5 mm/day	75.7%	2.3 m/s	15.3 hours
July	12.3 °C1.5° to 22.6°	2 mm/day	71.8%	2.3 m/s	15 hours
August	12.4 °C0.7° to 23.3°	1.9 mm/day	69.3%	2.2 m/s	13.8 hours
September	8.3 °C-2.9° to 20.1°	2.5 mm/day	74.5%	2.2 m/s	12.3 hours
October	4.1 °C-6.4° to 15.9°	2.6 mm/day	79%	2.3 m/s	10.7 hours
November	-1.7 °C-13.1° to 10.1°	3 mm/day	84.4%	2.4 m/s	9.3 hours
December	-5.6 °C-18.2° to 3.9°	2.6 mm/day	83.8%	2.5 m/s	8.7 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: -7.1 °C; August: 12.4 °C; Change from January to August: +19.5 °C
Precipitation: January: 2.2 mm/day; August: 1.9 mm/day; Change from January to August: -0.2 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9 hours; August: 13.8 hours; Change from January to August: +4.8 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Tracking the comparative monthly averages for temperature, daylight duration, and precipitation across the year.

Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Averages for Écrins National Park

Calculated comparisons of long-term monthly averages highlight the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest periods for Écrins National Park at a representative highland coordinate. Benchmark values derived from decades of regional climatology clarify broader seasonal patterns rather than representing localized weather extremes or uniform conditions across the entire reserve.

Warmest month: August12.4 °C
Coolest month: January-7.1 °C
Wettest month: November3 mm/day
Driest month: March1.9 mm/day
Most humid month: February84.6%
Windiest month: March2.6 m/s
Longest daylight: June15.3 hours

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Compare Écrins National Park Climate Normals with Other Protected Areas

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