Luc-en-Diois, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

537 Population 24/sq mi density

1,854 ft Elevation 565 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$19,267 median income, 15.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$105,400 home value, $527/mo rent

Luc-en-Diois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	48.6°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,854 ft (565 m)
Area	22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²)
Population Density	24/sq mi
Coordinates	44.6151°N, 5.4517°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 3.4"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,479 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	90 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	99 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	103 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	149 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	148 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	100 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	139 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	91 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	147 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	120 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	53 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	96 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	143 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	104 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	146 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	99 km
Apr 11, 1998	1 km SW of Oncino, Italy	M4.1	137 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	99 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	108 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	146 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
May	53°F (12°C)	4.1 in
June	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	65°F (19°C)	2.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
September	58°F (15°C)	4.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
November	41°F (5°C)	4.6 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in

Luc-en-Diois has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.1").

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