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Weather & Climate in Saint-Christol, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Christol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,831 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,831 ft (863 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0289°N, 5.4922°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,252 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 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 108 km | 0 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1991 | 6 km S of Claviere, Italy | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 68 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 146 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 82 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Saint-Christol has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").