Weather & Climate in Sospel, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sospel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8779°N, 7.4479°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,021 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 64 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 47 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 100 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 15 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 25 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 25 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 50 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Sospel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").