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Guillestre, France
Full City Profile
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,409
Population
122/sq mi density
3,281 ft
Elevation
1,000 meters
42°F
Avg Temperature
6°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$23,036 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $638/mo rent
Guillestre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6595°N, 6.6495°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 | 117 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 125 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in |
Guillestre has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.1").