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Weather & Climate in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Paul-lès-Durance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6850°N, 5.7078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,153 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 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 149 km | 26 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Dec 19, 2000 | 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 100 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 | 124 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 51 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in |
Saint-Paul-lès-Durance has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.9").