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Simiane-la-Rotonde, France

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3.1 /5.0
B Good
568 Population 22/sq mi density
2,221 ft Elevation 677 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,587 median income, 11.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $590/mo rent
Simiane-la-Rotonde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates43.9811°N, 5.5633°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,359 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 M4.8 114 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 80 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 134 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 107 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 99 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 107 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 122 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 129 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 105 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 150 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 122 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 118 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 106 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 148 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 106 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 128 km
Aug 16, 1992 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy M3.9 149 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 73 km
Jun 10, 2000 3 km NNE of San Damiano Macra, Italy M3.8 149 km
Feb 13, 1991 6 km S of Claviere, Italy M3.8 138 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 9 139 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 77 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Simiane-la-Rotonde has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.2").

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