Sospel, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

3,034 Population 126/sq mi density

1,138 ft Elevation 347 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$24,300 median income, 11.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$157,200 home value, $786/mo rent

Sospel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,138 ft (347 m)
Area	24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²)
Population Density	126/sq mi
Coordinates	43.8779°N, 7.4479°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 5.6"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,021 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	137 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	90 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	100 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	131 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	64 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	47 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	125 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	78 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	77 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	82 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	79 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	90 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	100 km
Sep 22, 2022	3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy	M4.4	143 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	15 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	78 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	133 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	124 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	126 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	76 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	25 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	50 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	20 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	3.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	3.2 in

Sospel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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