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Castagniers, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,407 Population 241/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$28,134 median income, 7.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$185,200 home value, $926/mo rent
Castagniers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates43.7913°N, 7.2316°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,050 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 100 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 81 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 149 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 87 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 42 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 127 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 76 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 97 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 115 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 97 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 88 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 89 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 144 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 133 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 26 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 97 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 85 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 139 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 146 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 95 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 10 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 69 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Castagniers has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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