Weather & Climate in Neffes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Neffes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,513 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5048°N, 6.0220°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,856 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 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 113 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 51 km | 2 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 | 133 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 144 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Neffes has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").