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Weather & Climate in Saint-Chamas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Chamas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5505°N, 5.0350°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
440 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 37 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 42 km | 1 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 9 km WSW of Castellane, France | M3.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1994 | 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 43 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 36 km | 1 km |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France | M3.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France | M3.3 | 124 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 12 km ESE of Riez, France | M3.3 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 38 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Volonne, France | M3.2 | 105 km | 10 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 | — | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Saint-Chamas has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.9").