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Weather & Climate in Saou, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6459°N, 5.0629°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
993 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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 99 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 124 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Saou has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").