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Weather & Climate in Suze-la-Rousse, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Suze-la-Rousse 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 325 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates44.2876°N, 4.8416°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

530 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 M4.8 130 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 150 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 35 km 4 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 147 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 107 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 148 km 2 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 148 km 0 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 142 km 2 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 148 km 2 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 136 km 3 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 122 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 141 km 10 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 132 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 148 km 6 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 132 km 10 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 109 km 1 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 93 km 10 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 133 km 5 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 138 km 5 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 127 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Suze-la-Rousse has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.5").

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