Saint-Paul-lès-Durance, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

821 Population 27/sq mi density

883 ft Elevation 269 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$25,218 median income, 12.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$127,000 home value, $635/mo rent

Saint-Paul-lès-Durance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	883 ft (269 m)
Area	31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6850°N, 5.7078°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,153 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	130 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	90 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	144 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	120 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	149 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	125 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	122 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	147 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	141 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	119 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	131 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	118 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	118 km
Apr 24, 1995	14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.0	141 km
Jul 1, 2001	5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy	M3.9	138 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	85 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	103 km
Dec 19, 2000	1 km SSE of La Trinité, France	M3.7	130 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	90 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	100 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	124 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	51 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	132 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
May	60°F (15°C)	2.4 in
June	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.0 in
September	65°F (19°C)	2.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
November	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in

Saint-Paul-lès-Durance has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.9").

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