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Weather & Climate in Sault, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sault experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,411 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,411 ft (735 m) |
| Area | 42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0897°N, 5.4084°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,119 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 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 111 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 1991 | 6 km S of Claviere, Italy | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 9 km SE of Valloire, France | M3.7 | 144 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 88 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Sault has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").