Caraman, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

2,195 Population 185/sq mi density

965 ft Elevation 294 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$26,687 median income, 7.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$116,600 home value, $583/mo rent

Caraman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	965 ft (294 m)
Area	11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²)
Population Density	185/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5299°N, 1.7577°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

571 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996	3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.7	100 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	125 km
Feb 18, 1996	7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.6	101 km
Sep 21, 2004	7 km E of Camprodon, Spain	M4.5	148 km
Feb 26, 2003	4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.4	142 km
Oct 4, 1999	12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France	M4.4	117 km
Apr 1, 2010	8 km ESE of Campan, France	M4.3	136 km
Dec 12, 1996	5 km WSW of Tournay, France	M4.2	134 km
Jun 1, 2004	5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain	M4.2	146 km
Oct 16, 1990	4 km SSE of Ossun, France	M4.1	149 km
May 3, 2008	6 km ESE of Campan, France	M4.1	136 km
Feb 3, 2004	14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain	M4.0	130 km
May 27, 1993	4 km NNE of Pouzac, France	M4.0	138 km
Jul 2, 1997	5 km W of Vielha, Spain	M4.0	124 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	122 km
Sep 23, 2004	4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.0	136 km
Apr 17, 2023	11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France	M4.0	130 km
Jan 18, 1992	0 km S of Horgues, France	M3.9	140 km
Feb 4, 1997	4 km WSW of Capvern, France	M3.9	130 km
Feb 18, 1996	6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (164 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	164 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	2.4 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.0 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in

Caraman has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.6").

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