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Weather & Climate in La Valette-du-Var, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Valette-du-Var enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1376°N, 5.9832°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
605 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 145 km | 26 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Dec 19, 2000 | 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France | M3.7 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1997 | 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France | M3.6 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 53 km | 1 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2000 | 108 km SSE of Le Lavandou, France | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 48 km | 1 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 76 km | 12 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 | 120 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 53 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in |
La Valette-du-Var has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.3").