Vars, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Vars is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 677. Elevation: 5,577 ft (1,700 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

677 Population 58/sq mi density
5,577 ft Elevation 1,700 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population677
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Population677
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Coordinates44.5977°, 6.6917°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,175 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.9 inches (66 cm)

About Vars

Vars is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 677. The city sits at an elevation of 5,577 feet (1,700 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Vars

Vars has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 730 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F -2.4° / 7.2° 51.0
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -2.3° / 9° 41.2
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F 1.1° / 13.5° 47.8
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16.4° 56.7
May 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.4° 70.5
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.7° 60.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 49.6
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 51.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.5° 66.3
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.5° 81.5
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 1.5° / 11.2° 83.2
Dec 3°C / 37°F -1.5° / 7.4° 70.2
Vars has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,577 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average36.1°F
33% below France avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates44.5977°N, 6.6917°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above France avg
Snowfall 25.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,080 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 144 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 1 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 40 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 138 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 51 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 30 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 141 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 134 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 92 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 129 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 50 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 12 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 63 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 135 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 86 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 115 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 92 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 49 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 86 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 56 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 9 109 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 119 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.8 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.9 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in
May 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.6 in

Vars has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 23°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Vars

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Émile Signoret - - - -
École primaire Vars-Sainte-Catherine - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vars

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Vars

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne École
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Centre des Monuments Nationaux
Ecomusée
Four Banal des Forannes
La Maison du Soleil
Le four communautaire
Maison Du Bois
Maison du Parc de l'Embrunais
Maison du Parc des Écrins de Vallouise
Musée de Barcelonnette
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la Moto Ancienne
Musée de la vallée
Musée des Mines d'argent
Musée du Soum
Musée Orrian
Musée rural
Sculptures sur neige

Libraries in Vars

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque de Vallouise-Pelvoux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque des Orres0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Si Petite Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Vars

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Foire Cereomatic
Marché d'Embrun

Hotels in Vars

18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

16 | 150
Alpage & Spa
L'Écureuil
L'Écureuil
La Mayt
La Vieille Auberge
Le Caribou
Le Chal'heureux
Le Lièvre Blanc
Le Monte Pente
Le Panestrel
Les Carlines
Les Escondus
Les Lorès
Nevalhaia Le Chalet
Nevalhaia Le Chalet
Pra Ste Marie Odalys
Refuge Napoléon

Cafes in Vars

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chèz Jojo

Cinemas in Vars

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Mélèze

Castles in Vars

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Vars (Ruine)

Clinics in Vars

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre médical de la Maison Blanche

Gas Stations in Vars

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

VIA-ALTITUDE

Banks in Vars

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Golf Courses in Vars

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Practice du Golf

Breweries in Vars

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alphand
La Sauvage

Ski Resorts Near Vars

68 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Serre Chevalier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pragelato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sansicario 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sestriere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montgenèvre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Claviere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prali 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Abriès 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvieux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Cenis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aussois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguilles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Auron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Larche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montclar 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Argentera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chabanon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Orres 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Seignus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratery 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Isola 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Pelens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rucas di Bagnolo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orcières Merlette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crissolo - Monviso Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chaillol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Eyraud 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colmiane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancelle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Risoul 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vars/Risoul 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crévoux 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vars

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andrea Bozzo Airfield-Small Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
campo di volo Pian Mune'-Small Airport
Cascina Valentino Airfield-Small Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield-Small Airport
Clamensane Altisurface-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Lèques Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Crots Airfield-Small Airport
Cumiana Airfield-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Isola 2000 Altisurface-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field-Small Airport
La Mure-Argens Airfield-Small Airport
Les Eyssagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Merlo Romano Airfield-Small Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Puimoisson Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface-Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield-Small Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider Field-Small Airport
Sollières Sardières Airfield-Small Airport
Thorame-Basse Airfield-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)-Small Airport
Val Thorens Altiport-Small Airport
Valberg Altisurface-Small Airport
Valloire-Bonnenuit Altisurface-Small Airport
Valsusa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vars

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale Communale de Vars-Sainte-Marie
Poste Annexe
Relais Poste
VARS

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vars

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centre œcuménique
Chapelle
Chapelle Jean-Baptiste
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
Église Saint-Marcellin
Église Saint-Marcellin
Église Saint-Sébastien
Temple

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Vars

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Vars.

Name Description
Cascade de la Pisse
Cascade de Razis

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vars

What is the population of Vars?

Vars has a population of 677 residents and is located in France. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vars?

Vars has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 25.9 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Guillestre 2,295 pop · 4.7 mi Embrun 7,069 pop · 9.9 mi Jausiers 1,146 pop · 12.6 mi Barcelonnette 2,518 pop · 14.7 mi Savines-le-Lac 1,102 pop · 15.0 mi Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières 1,114 pop · 16.5 mi Villar-Saint-Pancrace 1,433 pop · 19.3 mi Chorges 2,016 pop · 20.7 mi Briançon 11,411 pop · 21.0 mi Saint-Chaffrey 1,716 pop · 23.0 mi Seyne-les-Alpes 1,379 pop · 23.8 mi Saint-Jean 1,110 pop · 23.9 mi La Bâtie-Neuve 1,821 pop · 24.5 mi Villeneuve 4,360 pop · 24.8 mi
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