Aigues-Mortes, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,526 Population 179/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$24,732 median income, 15.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$153,400 home value, $767/mo rent

Aigues-Mortes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²)
Population Density	179/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5668°N, 4.1907°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

379 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	83 km
Mar 29, 1996	4 km NNE of Leucate, France	M3.9	116 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	114 km
May 25, 1994	3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France	M3.7	121 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	104 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	26 km
Mar 30, 1996	11 km NNW of Estagel, France	M3.5	148 km
Nov 22, 1997	0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France	M3.5	150 km
Sep 11, 1998	1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France	M3.4	107 km
Jan 28, 1992	19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.4	83 km
May 22, 1992	7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.3	30 km
Jan 14, 1998	1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	103 km
Mar 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	104 km
Jun 19, 1991	2 km NNE of Pourrières, France	M3.3	126 km
May 27, 1998	3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	102 km
Apr 1, 1993	3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.2	103 km
Dec 11, 1991	1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.2	103 km
Feb 9, 1998	3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France	M3.2	81 km
Oct 22, 1994	14 km E of Gruissan, France	M3.2	92 km
Aug 18, 1998	27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.2	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	100 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.0 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.4 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (24°C)	1.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.5 in
October	60°F (16°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
November	51°F (11°C)	2.4 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in

Aigues-Mortes has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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