Aouste-sur-Sye, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,145 Population 309/sq mi density

728 ft Elevation 222 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$23,976 median income, 13.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$114,200 home value, $571/mo rent

Aouste-sur-Sye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	51.6°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	728 ft (222 m)
Area	6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density	309/sq mi
Coordinates	44.7181°N, 5.0542°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 8.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	123 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	131 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	131 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	147 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	133 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	70 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	136 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	129 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	59 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	134 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	138 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	132 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	140 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	132 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	125 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	132 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	122 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	91 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	136 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.7 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in	Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
September	62°F (17°C)	4.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in

Aouste-sur-Sye has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").

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