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Weather & Climate in La Brigue, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Brigue 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. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0625°N, 7.6160°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 69 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 76 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 33 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 60 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 | 50 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 31 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
La Brigue has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.3").