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Bras-d'Asse, France

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
574 Population 42/sq mi density
1,578 ft Elevation 481 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,907 median income, 14.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$127,000 home value, $635/mo rent
Bras-d'Asse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates43.9254°N, 6.1253°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,737 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 48 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 89 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 120 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 120 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 115 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 120 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 78 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 116 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 149 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 144 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 118 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 134 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 80 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 142 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 118 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 89 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 77 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 102 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 146 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 94 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 92 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Bras-d'Asse has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.3").

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