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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. The area gets 326 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8779°N, 7.4479°W |
| 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").