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Weather & Climate in Apt, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Apt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 26.6 sq mi (69.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8764°N, 5.3964°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
927 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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 4 km NW of Acceglio, Italy | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 51 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Apt has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.2").