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Weather & Climate in Drap, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drap 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 328 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 | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7551°N, 7.3215°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,928 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 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 35 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 68 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 116 km | 40 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 19 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 102 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 | 8 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 65 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Drap has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").