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Weather & Climate in Enchastrayes, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Enchastrayes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,934 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,934 ft (1,504 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates44.3672°N, 6.6951°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,224 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 26 km 8 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 20 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 145 km 0 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 56 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 56 km 14 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 119 km 9 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 145 km 19 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 100 km 40 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 14 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 55 km 10 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 128 km 5 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 129 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 83 km 25 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 96 km 26 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 103 km 22 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 117 km 2 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 53 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 102 km 10 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 116 km 10 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 96 km 10 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 86 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 109 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
April 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 4.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in

Enchastrayes has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 25°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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