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Weather & Climate in Espeluche, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Espeluche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5169°N, 4.8215°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
605 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 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 41 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 0 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 117 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 | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Espeluche has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").