Weather & Climate in Péone, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Péone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,875 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,875 ft (1,181 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1165°N, 6.9064°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,293 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 65 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 101 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 114 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 | 54 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 87 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Péone has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.5").