La Poya (Chamonix)

Plan your trip to La Poya (Chamonix) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.

Location
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, The Alps
Coordinates
46.017160, 6.915699
Area
2 km²

Weather & Climate in La Poya (Chamonix)

The warmest temperatures in La Poya (Chamonix) occur in July, averaging 12.7°C (up to 18.3°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -6.8°C.

The driest weather conditions are typically in January with average rainfall of 73.5mm. Average humidity: 72.3%.

Monthly Temperatures

  • January: -6.8°C (rainfall: 73.5mm)
  • February: -3.6°C (rainfall: 82.0mm)
  • March: -2.1°C (rainfall: 80.6mm)
  • April: 1.0°C (rainfall: 89.1mm)
  • May: 6.0°C (rainfall: 143.0mm)
  • June: 10.8°C (rainfall: 124.8mm)
  • July: 12.7°C (rainfall: 124.2mm)
  • August: 12.3°C (rainfall: 155.6mm)
  • September: 8.3°C (rainfall: 102.3mm)
  • October: 4.4°C (rainfall: 129.6mm)
  • November: -1.5°C (rainfall: 79.7mm)
  • December: -5.6°C (rainfall: 108.1mm)

Wildlife in La Poya (Chamonix)

Home to 84 recorded species including 51 arctic & alpine birds, 11 alpine mammals, 10 other, 6 birds of prey, 3 mountain goats & sheep, 3 wolves & bears.

Recommended Packing List for La Poya (Chamonix)

Based on average temperature of 3.0°C, typical conditions, humidity 75%.

  • Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 3°C require warm insulation
  • Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
  • Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
  • Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
  • Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
  • Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
  • Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
  • First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
  • Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
  • Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes

Notable Species

  • Bofink (Fringilla coelebs) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Great Tit (Parus major) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Bronwen y Dwr (Cinclus cinclus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Adar y To (Passer domesticus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Aguila Real (Aquila chrysaetos) - Birds of Prey
  • Aderyn Du (Turdus merula) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Coal Tit (Periparus ater) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Anec coll-verd (Anas platyrhynchos) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Barcud (Milvus milvus) - Birds of Prey
  • (Alpen-)Gämse (Rupicapra rupicapra) - Mountain Goats & Sheep
  • Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Cadernera (Carduelis carduelis) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Barrspæta (Dendrocopos major) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) - Birds of Prey
  • Appelvink (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Common Raven (Corvus corax) - Arctic & Alpine Birds

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