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Weather & Climate in Tende, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tende 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 2,707 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 | 2,707 ft (825 m) |
| Area | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0875°N, 7.5937°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 71 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 74 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 123 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 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 36 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 57 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 | 51 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 33 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Tende has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.3").