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Weather & Climate in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pernes-les-Fontaines 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 302 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 | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9980°N, 5.0591°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
646 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 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 6 km NE of Jausiers, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 9 km WSW of Castellane, France | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 5 km N of Guillestre, France | M3.4 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 79 km | 1 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 | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Pernes-les-Fontaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").