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Weather & Climate in Saint-André-les-Alpes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-André-les-Alpes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,946 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,946 ft (898 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9680°N, 6.5078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,000 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 136 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 87 km | 26 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 122 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 127 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 67 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 118 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Saint-André-les-Alpes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").