Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,329. Elevation: 1,877 ft (572 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
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About Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. It was the death place of 18th-century botanist Jean-Paul de Rome d'Ardène and Taos Amrouche, the French-speaking Algerian writer, singer of Kabyle music, and activist for women's causes.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,329 |
| Population Density | 124 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9098°, 5.7158° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.5 inches (774 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,329. The city sits at an elevation of 1,877 feet (572 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below France avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9098°N, 5.7158°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 125 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 73 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.2").
Schools in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire la Grande Ourse | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
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 Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastide Les Coustètes | ||||
| Ecomusée de l'Olivier | ||||
| Ecomusée de la vigne et du vin | ||||
| Fondation Carzou | ||||
| Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono | ||||
| Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles | ||||
| Micro-folie | ||||
| Musée communal | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence | ||||
| Salagon, Musée et Jardins |
Libraries in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblio-Brousse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de La-Tour-d'Aigues | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Castellas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| La Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie l'Arbousier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Gaston Imbert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale de Vinon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Carmes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lucien Jacques | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Romain Selsis | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand marché de Pertuis | |||||
| Marché Bio Forcalquier | |||||
| Marché bio La Brillanne | |||||
| Marché de Céreste | |||||
| Marche du dimanche matin | |||||
| Marché paysan | |||||
| Marché Provencal | |||||
| Place Joseph Fauchier |
Hotels in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Artisanale du Luberon | ||||
| Brasserie artisanale Les Divers Gens | ||||
| Brasserie Cérévisia | ||||
| Brasserie La Manosquine | ||||
| La Brass Bastelle |
Ski Resorts Near Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montclar | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Céüse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | Large Airport |
| Le Castellet Airport | CTT | Medium Airport |
| Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield | - | 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 |
| Basse Maure 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 |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coustellet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flayosc Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Limate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| La Roquebrussanne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Queyrons Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pampelonne Altisurface | - | 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 |
| Seyne les Alpes Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence Postale Communale | |
| Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Côme et Saint-Damien | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Michel | |
| Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire?
Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire has a population of 1,329 residents and is located in France. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire?
Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.
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