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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. The area gets 269 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,385 ft (727 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9534°N, 6.3685°W |
| 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").