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Weather & Climate in Saint-Étienne-des-Sorts, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Étienne-des-Sorts enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1876°N, 4.7057°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
491 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 | 27 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Jun 27, 1994 | 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 9 km WSW of Castellane, France | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 12 km ESE of Riez, France | M3.3 | 130 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 88 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 | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Saint-Étienne-des-Sorts has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.4").