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Weather & Climate in Gap, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 42.6 sq mi (110.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5586°N, 6.0787°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,873 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 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 46 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 125 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 134 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").