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Isola, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
589 Population 9/sq mi density
2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,447 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent
Isola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates44.1857°N, 7.0529°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 136 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 54 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 47 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 129 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 81 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 48 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 110 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 88 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 44 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 87 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 49 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 99 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 123 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 106 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 62 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 100 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 90 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 102 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 46 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 144 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 56 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 77 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in

Isola has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 27°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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