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Weather & Climate in Digne-les-Bains, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Digne-les-Bains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 45.2 sq mi (117.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0925°N, 6.2320°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,885 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 68 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 112 km | 26 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 60 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 56 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 93 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Digne-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").