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Puget-Théniers, France

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,854 Population 224/sq mi density
1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,928 median income, 13.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, $673/mo rent
Puget-Théniers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates43.9560°N, 6.8938°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 74 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 49 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 77 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 72 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 108 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 103 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 61 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 78 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 127 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 115 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 114 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 118 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 134 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 57 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 116 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 75 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 130 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 132 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 67 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 40 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 90 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 143 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Puget-Théniers has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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