Breil-sur-Roya, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,138 Population 68/sq mi density

997 ft Elevation 304 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,544 median income, 12.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent

Breil-sur-Roya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	997 ft (304 m)
Area	31.4 sq mi (81.3 km²)
Population Density	68/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9376°N, 7.5147°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 5.6"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,058 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003	1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy	M5.0	145 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	128 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	98 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	91 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	122 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	122 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	54 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	72 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	64 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	78 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	69 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	89 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	92 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	74 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	19 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	118 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	70 km
Sep 22, 2022	3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy	M4.4	135 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	126 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	119 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	34 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	42 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	21 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	2.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
June	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
November	47°F (8°C)	3.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in

Breil-sur-Roya has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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