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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2454°N, 4.8861°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
560 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 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Castellane, France | M3.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 9 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.5").