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Weather & Climate in Saint-Paul-en-Forêt, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Paul-en-Forêt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5671°N, 6.6921°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,791 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 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 73 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 102 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 102 km | 0 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 | 47 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 111 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Saint-Paul-en-Forêt has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 44°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.7").