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Arles, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
53,431 Population 182/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$21,665 median income, 13.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $702/mo rent
Arles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area293.0 sq mi (758.9 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates43.6768°N, 4.6303°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

404 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 72 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 140 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 23 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 144 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 73 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 77 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 67 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 144 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 32 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 91 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 71 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 128 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 72 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 73 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 128 km
Apr 19, 1992 17 km ENE of Sisteron, France M3.2 138 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 72 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNE of Volonne, France M3.2 125 km
Sep 10, 1991 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France M3.2 97 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 71 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 — — 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in

Arles has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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