Saignon, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Saignon is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 912. Elevation: 1,578 ft (481 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

912 Population 121/sq mi density
1,578 ft Elevation 481 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Saignon

Saignon

Saignon is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France.
The nearest town is Apt, to the northwest.

People

Population912
Density121/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Population912
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Coordinates43.8631°, 5.4284°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saignon

Saignon is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 912. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet (481 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Saignon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates43.8631°N, 5.4284°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

950 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 18, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 96 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 131 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 123 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 95 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 136 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 123 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 139 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 122 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 146 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 134 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 122 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 122 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 144 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 89 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 105 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 96 km
Jun 26, 2000 4 km NW of Acceglio, Italy M3.6 140 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 85 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 78 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 49 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 9 147 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 63 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (19°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Saignon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Saignon

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Jean Milo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saignon

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine - MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Saignon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastide Les Coustètes
Caves du Palais Saint-Firmin
Centre d'évocation de l'histoire vaudoise
Centre de découverte de la nature et du patrimoine cynégétique
Distillerie de lavande Les Agnels
Maison de Dora Maar
Micro-folie
Moulin à huile de Roussillon
Moulin de Salignan
Musée communal
Musée d'Apt
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de géologie
Musée de la boulangerie
Musée de la Truffe du Ventoux
Musée de la vannerie
Musée de Mormoiron
Musée des Amis du Vieux Lambesc
Musée du Tire-Bouchon
Musée Marc Deydier
Musée Municipal de Sault
Musée rurale et d'histoire locale
Musée SCAD Lacoste
Musée Suffren et du Vieux Saint-Cannat
ôkhra - Écomusée de l'Ocre
Village des Bories

Libraries in Saignon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Brousse0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie Chapouton0.0
Bibliothèque de La-Tour-d'Aigues0.0
Bibliothèque de Lambesc0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Henry Meynard0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothéque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lauris0.0
Espace culturel du Moulin0.0
Le préaus livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - La halle aux grains0.0
Médiathèque - Mallemort l'heure de vacances0.0
Médiathèque Albert Grégoire0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Imbert0.0
Médiathèque Julio Cortázar0.0
Médiathèque Les Carmes0.0

Farmers Markets in Saignon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand marché de Pertuis
Marché de Céreste
Marché du Rocher Mistral
Marché paysan

Hotels in Saignon

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge des Seguins

Cafes in Saignon

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistrot l'Atelier
Chez Christine

Monuments in Saignon

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Borie

Breweries in Saignon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale du Luberon
Brasserie artisanale Les Divers Gens
La Petite aixoise

Ski Resorts Near Saignon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Céüse 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Saignon

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base-Medium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Eyguières-Small Airport
Aix Les Milles airport-Small Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field-Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Banon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon-Small Airport
Altisurface du Grand Terrus-Small Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield-Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield-Small Airport
Berre-la-Fare Airfield-Small Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield-Small Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield-Small Airport
Clamensane Altisurface-Small Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield-Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield-Small Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield-Small Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes Airfield-Small Airport
La Limate Airfield-Small Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field-Small Airport
La Roquebrussanne Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield-Small Airport
Oraison Airfield-Small Airport
Pampelonne Altisurface-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Pourrières Airfield-Small Airport
Puimoisson Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield-Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield-Small Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield-Small Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield-Small Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport
Vinon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saignon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saignon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église Notre-Dame de Pitié
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre-Sainte-Marie

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saignon

What is the population of Saignon?

Saignon has a population of 912 residents and is located in France. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saignon?

Saignon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

Apt 11,609 pop · 1.8 mi Gargas 3,159 pop · 4.4 mi Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt 2,523 pop · 5.3 mi Cucuron 1,885 pop · 6.2 mi Bonnieux 1,198 pop · 6.6 mi Roussillon 1,333 pop · 7.3 mi Lourmarin 1,020 pop · 7.6 mi Céreste 1,213 pop · 7.9 mi Ansouis 1,064 pop · 8.8 mi Goult 1,055 pop · 9.2 mi Cadenet 4,363 pop · 9.3 mi Lauris 3,921 pop · 9.8 mi Villelaure 3,398 pop · 10.5 mi Grambois 1,234 pop · 10.6 mi
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