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Carcans, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,700 Population 25/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,715 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$136,200 home value, $681/mo rent
Carcans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area67.7 sq mi (175.4 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates45.0785°N, 1.0448°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 97 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 129 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 59 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 102 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 96 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 98 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 120 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 148 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 136 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 147 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 131 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 117 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 108 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 100 km
Feb 5, 1991 36 km W of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.7 143 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 138 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 143 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 127 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 97 km
Apr 18, 2005 5 km WNW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Carcans has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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