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Barcelonnette, France
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2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,487
Population
550/sq mi density
3,743 ft
Elevation
1,141 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$22,712 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $588/mo rent
Barcelonnette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3869°N, 6.6518°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 90 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in |
Barcelonnette has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 26°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").