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Weather & Climate in Tignes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tignes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,912 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 30.6°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,912 ft (1,802 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4960°N, 6.9246°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,948 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 55 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 112 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 64 km | 25 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 36 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 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 |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 32°F (0°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.6 in |
Tignes has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 18°F in January to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.2").