Saignon, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,009 Population 133/sq mi density

1,578 ft Elevation 481 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$25,585 median income, 12.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$135,000 home value, $675/mo rent

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. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,578 ft (481 m)
Area	7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²)
Population Density	133/sq mi
Coordinates	43.8631°N, 5.4284°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"

15% below US 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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