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Weather & Climate in Breil-sur-Roya, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Breil-sur-Roya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 31.4 sq mi (81.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9376°N, 7.5147°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,058 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 54 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 64 km | 19 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 78 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 92 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 19 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 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 | 34 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 42 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 21 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in |
Breil-sur-Roya has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.9").