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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Maxime, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Maxime enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3091°N, 6.6385°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,429 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 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 90 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy | M4.0 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy | M3.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 1 km W of Valmala, Italy | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy | M3.9 | 96 km | 10 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 | 66 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Sainte-Maxime has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").