Althen-des-Paluds, France

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2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,125 Population 860/sq mi density

108 ft Elevation 33 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$26,449 median income, 10.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$147,800 home value, $739/mo rent

Althen-des-Paluds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	108 ft (33 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	860/sq mi
Coordinates	44.0041°N, 4.9586°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

504 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	125 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	149 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	55 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	130 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	148 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	147 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	148 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	148 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	117 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	131 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	116 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	126 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	68 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	76 km
Oct 27, 2003	0 km ENE of Jausiers, France	M3.4	149 km
Sep 11, 1998	1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France	M3.4	83 km
Apr 19, 1990	14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.4	128 km
Jan 28, 1992	19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.4	94 km
Aug 22, 2000	9 km WSW of Castellane, France	M3.4	119 km
Jun 27, 1994	11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.4	127 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	—	—	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
February	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
June	71°F (22°C)	2.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	1.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
November	49°F (9°C)	2.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in	Coldest

Althen-des-Paluds has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.2").

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