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Weather & Climate in Castellar, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castellar 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 1,175 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 | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8041°N, 7.4966°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,978 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 57 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 39 km | 9 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 76 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 6 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 134 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 | 23 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Castellar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.8").