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Weather & Climate in Marseille 05, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marseille 05 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 51,841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2955°N, 5.4006°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
447 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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 15 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 32 km | 12 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 10 km | 1 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 9 km WSW of Castellane, France | M3.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France | M3.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France | M3.3 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 12 km ESE of Riez, France | M3.3 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 15 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 12 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Volonne, France | M3.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 17 km ENE of Sisteron, France | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 3 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in |
Marseille 05 has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.4").