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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").