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Weather & Climate in Le Castellet, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Castellet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2029°N, 5.7766°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
543 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 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Dec 19, 2000 | 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France | M3.7 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France | M3.6 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 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 | 35 km | 1 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2000 | 108 km SSE of Le Lavandou, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 9 km WSW of Castellane, France | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 30 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 1994 | 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 12 km ESE of Riez, France | M3.3 | 71 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 131 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in |
Le Castellet has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").