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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. The area gets 265 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,875 ft (1,181 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1165°N, 6.9064°W |
| 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").