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Weather & Climate in Tourrette-Levens, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tourrette-Levens 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 1,289 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 | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7864°N, 7.2760°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,975 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 40 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 23 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 97 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 146 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 | 10 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 67 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) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Tourrette-Levens has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").