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Weather & Climate in Le Thoronet, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Thoronet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4517°N, 6.3039°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,477 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 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 107 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 98 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy | M4.0 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy | M3.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 1 km W of Valmala, Italy | M3.9 | 147 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 | 81 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 77 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
Le Thoronet has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.6").