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Weather & Climate in Ajaccio, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ajaccio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 31.7 sq mi (82.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9189°N, 8.7381°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 7, 2011 | 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M5.1 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 80 km W of Cargèse, France | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2001 | 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 90 km W of Cargèse, France | M4.0 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy | M3.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1990 | 15 km SSW of Calvi, France | M3.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2002 | western Mediterranean Sea | M3.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M3.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M3.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Zonza, France | M3.2 | 45 km | 8 km |
| Feb 9, 2001 | 88 km SSE of Antibes, France | M3.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 89 km SSE of Antibes, France | M3.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2003 | 17 km S of Corte, France | M2.9 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 1999 | 19 km NE of L'Île-Rousse, France | M2.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 64 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M2.9 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 88 km SE of Antibes, France | M2.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 116 km SSE of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, France | M2.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in |
Ajaccio has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.4").