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Weather & Climate in Saint-Martin-Vésubie, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Martin-Vésubie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,150 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,150 ft (960 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0689°N, 7.2558°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,077 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 87 km | 40 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 102 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 41 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 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 | 41 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in |
Saint-Martin-Vésubie has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.5").