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Weather & Climate in Courthézon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Courthézon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0876°N, 4.8841°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
493 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 45 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 88 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 9 km WSW of Castellane, France | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1994 | 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 104 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1999 | 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Courthézon has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.2").