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Weather & Climate in Vence, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7225°N, 7.1118°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,018 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 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 83 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 41 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 126 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 36 km | 26 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 125 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 96 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 11 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 148 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Vence has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.9").