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Weather & Climate in Banon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 265 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 38.9 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,621 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,621 ft (799 m) |
| Area | 26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0379°N, 5.6281°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,482 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 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 99 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 98 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy | M4.0 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy | M3.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 135 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 85 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Banon has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.6").