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Weather & Climate in La Roche-de-Rame, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Roche-de-Rame has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,123 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,123 ft (952 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7503°N, 6.5798°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,053 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 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 19 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 17 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 100 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 61 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 134 km | 26 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 74 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 62 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 | 128 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in |
La Roche-de-Rame has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 27°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.3").