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Weather & Climate in Callas, France

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

Callas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates43.5928°N, 6.5384°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,654 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 76 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 113 km 8 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 128 km 19 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 126 km 10 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 76 km 9 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 143 km 14 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 127 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 101 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 84 km 26 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 124 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 106 km 2 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 100 km 0 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 130 km 13 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 109 km 8 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 127 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 97 km 7 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 131 km 7 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 100 km 2 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 133 km 5 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 103 km 2 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 59 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 129 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 100 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Callas has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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