Oraison, France
Full City Profile
4,399
Population
301/sq mi density
1,224 ft
Elevation
373 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Oraison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9173°N, 5.9184°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 110 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 82 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Oraison has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.2").