Saint-André-les-Alpes, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

875 Population 61/sq mi density

2,946 ft Elevation 898 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$24,970 median income, 8.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$130,800 home value, $654/mo rent

Saint-André-les-Alpes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,946 ft (898 m)
Area	14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²)
Population Density	61/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9680°N, 6.5078°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 3.6"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,000 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	72 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	35 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	96 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	137 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	94 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	102 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	145 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	136 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	94 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	60 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	129 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	146 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	148 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	87 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	145 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	91 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	65 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	122 km
May 14, 2004	0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy	M4.2	142 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy	M4.2	127 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	67 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	120 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	118 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	62 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in
March	40°F (4°C)	2.7 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in	Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
November	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Saint-André-les-Alpes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").

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