Embrun, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

7,069 Population 457/sq mi density

2,605 ft Elevation 794 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$23,490 median income, 11.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

Embrun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	42.9°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,605 ft (794 m)
Area	15.5 sq mi (40.0 km²)
Population Density	457/sq mi
Coordinates	44.5639°N, 6.4953°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 15.3"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,950 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	17 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	32 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	146 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	38 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	66 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	19 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	148 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	65 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	129 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	108 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	78 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	100 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	149 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	123 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	65 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	101 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	94 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy	M4.2	93 km
May 14, 2004	0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy	M4.2	89 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	70 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	113 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	131 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	3.5 in
March	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in
April	38°F (3°C)	3.7 in
May	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
June	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in
July	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in	Driest
August	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
September	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
October	45°F (7°C)	4.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
December	31°F (-0°C)	4.4 in

Embrun has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 29°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.2").

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