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Weather & Climate in Corte, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Corte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 92.9 sq mi (240.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3096°N, 9.1492°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 7, 2011 | 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M5.1 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 80 km W of Cargèse, France | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2001 | 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Capraia Isola, Italy | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1993 | 21 km SSW of Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 90 km W of Cargèse, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 62 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 58 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 55 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M3.5 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1995 | Ligurian Sea | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2001 | 74 km SSW of Portofino, Italy | M3.4 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 94 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy | M3.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2002 | western Mediterranean Sea | M3.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 1990 | 15 km SSW of Calvi, France | M3.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 69 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy | M3.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Zonza, France | M3.2 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Feb 9, 2001 | 88 km SSE of Antibes, France | M3.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Corte has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.8").