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Alès, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
42,410 Population 4,094/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,440 median income, 24.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $560/mo rent
Alès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density4,094/sq mi
Coordinates44.1249°N, 4.0808°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

431 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 32 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 86 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 145 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 136 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 78 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 134 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 141 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 132 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 127 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 86 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 136 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 125 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 149 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 140 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 134 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 135 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 133 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 75 km
Dec 11, 1991 1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 135 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 136 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 — — 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Alès has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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