Weather & Climate in L'Escarène, France

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

L'Escarène experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density627/sq mi
Coordinates43.8349°N, 7.3554°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,998 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 145 km 10 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 86 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 100 km 8 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 139 km 0 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 43 km 9 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 69 km 19 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 82 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 126 km 14 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 88 km 20 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 86 km 5 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 89 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 84 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 107 km 40 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 18 km 26 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 128 km 25 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 138 km 22 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 86 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 132 km 10 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 80 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 123 km 11 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 17 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 58 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in

L'Escarène has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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