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Weather & Climate in Espinasses, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Espinasses experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.1 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 32.5 sq mi (84.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4665°N, 6.2303°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,935 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 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 59 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 101 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 131 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 35 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 94 km | 11 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 | 118 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 147 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Espinasses has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.9").