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Weather & Climate in La Saulce, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Saulce 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 1,965 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 | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4254°N, 6.0069°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,843 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 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 53 km | 2 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 134 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 79 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 |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 135 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 111 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 Saulce 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").