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La Roche-de-Rame, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
733 Population 47/sq mi density
3,123 ft Elevation 952 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,393 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $566/mo rent
La Roche-de-Rame has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.5 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates44.7503°N, 6.5798°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,053 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 53 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 19 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 144 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 63 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 17 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 110 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 61 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 148 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 141 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 100 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 31 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 149 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 149 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 61 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 146 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 84 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 134 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 74 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 146 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 62 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 9 128 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 135 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.6 in

La Roche-de-Rame has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 27°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.3").

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