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Arcachon, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,321 Population 4,220/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$29,322 median income, 15.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$183,600 home value, $918/mo rent
Arcachon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density4,220/sq mi
Coordinates44.6613°N, 1.1726°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 142 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 97 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 141 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 145 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 145 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 139 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 150 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 131 km
Oct 31, 1990 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.1 139 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 131 km
Jul 30, 1992 4 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.0 136 km
Oct 13, 2003 2 km NW of Artix, France M4.0 146 km
Jan 14, 1996 5 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 136 km
Jan 17, 1996 7 km NNW of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 133 km
Aug 24, 1996 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain M3.9 145 km
Jan 14, 1996 7 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 133 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km E of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 142 km
Jan 13, 2004 1 km NE of Lagor, France M3.8 147 km
Jan 14, 1996 4 km NE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.7 138 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Arcachon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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