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Weather & Climate in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cavalaire-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1726°N, 6.5296°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,082 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 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 66 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 90 km W of Cargèse, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Apr 15, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy | M3.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Briga Alta, Italy | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2000 | 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France | M3.7 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 4 km SSE of Monterosso Grana, Italy | M3.7 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 3 km NW of Valloriate, Italy | M3.7 | 147 km | 19 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 | 83 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 95 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Cavalaire-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").