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Aix-en-Provence, France

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2.2 /5.0
C Fair
146,821 Population 1,529/sq mi density
673 ft Elevation 205 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$27,875 median income, 11.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$206,600 home value, $1,033/mo rent
Aix-en-Provence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area96.0 sq mi (248.7 km²)
Population Density1,529/sq mi
Coordinates43.5283°N, 5.4497°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

637 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 14, 2014.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 117 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 147 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 120 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 148 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 145 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 145 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 145 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 112 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 130 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 85 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 117 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 12 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 77 km
Oct 16, 2003 6 km NE of Jausiers, France M3.5 149 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 132 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 121 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 128 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 52 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 19 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 9 146 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in

Aix-en-Provence has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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