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Beauchastel, France

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3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,614 Population 430/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,224 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $558/mo rent
Beauchastel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates44.8259°N, 4.8031°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 146 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 150 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 67 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 146 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 70 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 145 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 133 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 136 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 88 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 150 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 127 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 118 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 85 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 145 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 138 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 146 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 141 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 139 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 87 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Beauchastel has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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