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Weather & Climate in Seyne-les-Alpes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Seyne-les-Alpes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,901 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,901 ft (1,189 m) |
| Area | 32.5 sq mi (84.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3504°N, 6.3563°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,013 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 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 40 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 102 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 116 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 32 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 112 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 52 km | 7 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 | 102 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 141 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in |
Seyne-les-Alpes has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 30°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").