Pignans, France

Full City Profile

2,987 Population 304/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Pignans enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates43.3007°N, 6.2265°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,141 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 M4.8 111 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 150 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 102 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 138 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 119 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 142 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 147 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 94 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 137 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 137 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 136 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 105 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 144 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 128 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 110 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 123 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 100 km
Feb 25, 1991 7 km WSW of Briga Alta, Italy M3.7 143 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 127 km
Mar 15, 1993 4 km SSE of Monterosso Grana, Italy M3.7 150 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 94 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 69 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in

Pignans has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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