Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,358 Population 1,123/sq mi density

2,352 ft Elevation 717 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$27,097 median income, 7.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$160,400 home value, $802/mo rent

Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,352 ft (717 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	1,123/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6984°N, 6.8478°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,937 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	71 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	101 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	104 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	131 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	104 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	57 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	89 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	127 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	106 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	139 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	129 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	147 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	57 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	130 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	102 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	141 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy	M4.2	136 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	95 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	95 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	88 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	32 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	102 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	127 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	50 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	3.6 in
February	38°F (4°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.9 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	4.0 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.6 in

Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.1").

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