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Weather & Climate in Bagnols-en-Forêt, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bagnols-en-Forêt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates43.5375°N, 6.6981°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,766 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 119 km 8 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 84 km 10 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 126 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 115 km 19 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 148 km 14 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 63 km 9 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 141 km 20 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 148 km 5 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 106 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 127 km 10 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 149 km 5 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 74 km 26 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 123 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 111 km 2 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 105 km 2 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 138 km 5 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 132 km 13 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 119 km 10 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 137 km 7 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 106 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 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 48 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 121 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 111 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Bagnols-en-Forêt has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 44°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.7").

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