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Weather & Climate in La Motte-du-Caire, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Motte-du-Caire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,352 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,352 ft (717 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3440°N, 6.0281°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,854 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 | 61 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 122 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 124 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 55 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 75 km | 5 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 | 121 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 128 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
La Motte-du-Caire has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.8").