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Monte-Carlo, Monaco

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16,012 Population 145,564/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Monte-Carlo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density145,564/sq mi
Coordinates43.7398°N, 7.4273°W
TimezoneEurope/Monaco

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,911 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 112 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 97 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 145 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 32 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 138 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 93 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 59 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 81 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 101 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 87 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 115 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 95 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 87 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 11 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 139 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 148 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 142 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 91 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 135 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 108 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 60 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in

Monte-Carlo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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