Climate
Embrun has a continental climate with cool winters, humid summers, and short autumns and springs.
Summers in Embrun usually last about 5 months long, and winters are about 4–4½ months long. Autumn and spring are shorter.
The first snowfalls of the year usually occur in mid-to-late November, but snow doesn't actually cover the ground until December. Before that, snow usually melts as soon as it hits the ground.
In the spring, the snow usually starts melting in March, although occasional "warm breaks" with temperatures as high as 10°C (50°F) usually occur once or twice in January and February.
Also, in the spring, the area tends to smell of cow manure, and the run-off into the Castor River begins.
In recent years, winters have gotten much warmer, so often in the winter freezing rain will occur. This makes driving very hazardous and often cancels school buses and makes the roads very icy for a few days.
In the summer, humidity is often common, especially in July. Although temperatures are usually just under 30°C (86°F), with the humidity it can feel as hot as 35°C or higher.
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