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La Roquette-sur-Var, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
853 Population 554/sq mi density
1,260 ft Elevation 384 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,337 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$147,400 home value, $737/mo rent
La Roquette-sur-Var 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

Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density554/sq mi
Coordinates43.8281°N, 7.1991°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

2,123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 77 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 95 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 147 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 80 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 47 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 83 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 123 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 112 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 83 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 85 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 100 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 141 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 98 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 129 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 29 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 135 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 81 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 124 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 112 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 15 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 70 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 22 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

La Roquette-sur-Var 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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