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Weather & Climate in Ancelle, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ancelle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,419 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,419 ft (1,347 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6233°N, 6.2063°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,891 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 40 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 48 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 130 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 94 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 117 km | 22 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 37 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 132 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in |
Ancelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").