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Weather & Climate in Montfavet, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montfavet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 45.9 sq mi (118.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9334°N, 4.8734°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
473 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 56 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 74 km | 1 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Jun 27, 1994 | 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 9 km WSW of Castellane, France | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 75 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 74 km | 1 km |
| Feb 3, 1999 | 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France | M3.3 | 83 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 | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in |
Montfavet has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").