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Sault, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,254 Population 29/sq mi density
2,411 ft Elevation 735 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,870 median income, 11.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $536/mo rent
Sault experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,411 ft (735 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates44.0897°N, 5.4084°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2023.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 118 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 88 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 135 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 112 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 84 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 111 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 111 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 123 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 111 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 111 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 123 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 131 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 145 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 111 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 133 km
Feb 13, 1991 6 km S of Claviere, Italy M3.8 139 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 150 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 80 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 94 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 88 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 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Sault has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").

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