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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,352 ft (717 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3440°N, 6.0281°E |
| 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").