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Weather & Climate in Laragne-Montéglin, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laragne-Montéglin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,893 ft (577 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3167°N, 5.8167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,725 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 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 71 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 71 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 72 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 82 km | 7 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 | 134 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 119 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Laragne-Montéglin has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.7").