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Weather & Climate in La Baume-de-Transit, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Baume-de-Transit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3368°N, 4.8657°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
577 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 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
La Baume-de-Transit has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.7").