Laragne-Montéglin, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,556 Population 392/sq mi density

1,893 ft Elevation 577 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$22,766 median income, 15.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$102,200 home value, $511/mo rent

Laragne-Montéglin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,893 ft (577 m)
Area	9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density	392/sq mi
Coordinates	44.3167°N, 5.8167°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,725 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	78 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	53 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	94 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	124 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	123 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	73 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	138 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	132 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	121 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	113 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	86 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	71 km
May 14, 2004	0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy	M4.2	148 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	130 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	71 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	72 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	90 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	83 km
Apr 11, 1998	1 km SW of Oncino, Italy	M4.1	115 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	82 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	134 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	119 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	122 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.8 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
November	42°F (5°C)	4.1 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in

Laragne-Montéglin has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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