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Weather & Climate in La Bégude-de-Mazenc, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Bégude-de-Mazenc 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 702 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 | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5430°N, 4.9340°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
822 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 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 50 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 113 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Feb 13, 1991 | 6 km S of Claviere, Italy | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 140 km | 1 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 | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
La Bégude-de-Mazenc has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").