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Weather & Climate in Coaraze, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coaraze 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 2,133 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 | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8641°N, 7.2947°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,013 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 48 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 74 km | 19 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 24 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 91 km | 2 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 | 19 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 61 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 17 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Coaraze has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.0").