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Weather & Climate in Saillans, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saillans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6954°N, 5.1829°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,058 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 91 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 141 km | 7 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Saillans has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.1").