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Weather & Climate in La Bastide-des-Jourdans, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Bastide-des-Jourdans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7853°N, 5.6345°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,198 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Dec 19, 2000 | 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France | M3.7 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 4 km NW of Acceglio, Italy | M3.6 | 132 km | 10 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 | 130 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 58 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
La Bastide-des-Jourdans has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.9").