Weather & Climate in Barrême, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrême experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,385 ft (727 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9534°N, 6.3685°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,834 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 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 97 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 97 km | 5 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 | 76 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 131 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 108 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Barrême has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").