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Sisteron, France
Full City Profile
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,605
Population
392/sq mi density
1,585 ft
Elevation
483 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,572 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, $528/mo rent
Sisteron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1900°N, 5.9464°W |
| 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 | 118 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 109 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in |
Sisteron has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").