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Weather & Climate in Saint-Raphaël, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Raphaël enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 39.8 sq mi (103.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4233°N, 6.7735°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,655 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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 74 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy | M4.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 71 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy | M4.0 | 108 km | 2 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 | 49 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 114 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Saint-Raphaël has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").