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Weather & Climate in La Garde-Freinet, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Garde-Freinet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3171°N, 6.4695°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,376 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 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 101 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy | M4.0 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 3 km NNE of San Damiano Macra, Italy | M3.8 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France | M3.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 76 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 89 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
La Garde-Freinet has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 45°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.5").