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Weather & Climate in Roussillon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roussillon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9024°N, 5.2927°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
851 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 55 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 4 km NW of Acceglio, Italy | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km WNW of Acceglio, Italy | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 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 | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Roussillon has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.1").