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Tende, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,953 Population 55/sq mi density
2,707 ft Elevation 825 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,756 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent
Tende 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 Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,707 ft (825 m)
Area35.4 sq mi (91.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates44.0875°N, 7.5937°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 130 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 111 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 91 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 92 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 105 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 71 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 58 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 72 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 112 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 60 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 80 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 57 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 74 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 84 km
Sep 22, 2022 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy M4.4 123 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 102 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 109 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 36 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 58 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 57 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 51 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 33 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Tende has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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