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Weather & Climate in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 144.6 sq mi (374.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4521°N, 4.4291°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
373 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France | M3.4 | 86 km | 1 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France | M3.3 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France | M3.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 12 km ESE of Riez, France | M3.3 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of Palama, France | M3.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1994 | 14 km E of Gruissan, France | M3.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1993 | 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.2 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.2 | 61 km | 2 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 | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in |
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.7").