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Peynier, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,059 Population 320/sq mi density
892 ft Elevation 272 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$31,590 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$179,000 home value, $895/mo rent
Peynier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates43.4484°N, 5.6414°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

715 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 M4.8 114 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 147 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 144 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 137 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 146 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 144 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 143 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 142 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 142 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 147 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 110 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 139 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 128 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 15 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 92 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 138 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 77 km
Jun 26, 1997 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France M3.6 147 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 114 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 125 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 9 133 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 27 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Peynier has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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