Carcès, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,767 Population 200/sq mi density

476 ft Elevation 145 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$22,993 median income, 16.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent

Carcès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	476 ft (145 m)
Area	13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4759°N, 6.1826°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	132 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	92 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	104 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	120 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	115 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	124 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	120 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	148 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	130 km
Sep 14, 2024	62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France	M4.1	108 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	119 km
Sep 1, 2003	1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy	M4.0	133 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	119 km
Apr 24, 1995	14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.0	104 km
Aug 16, 1992	2 km N of Cartignano, Italy	M3.9	145 km
Jul 1, 2001	5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy	M3.9	135 km
Apr 15, 1990	25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy	M3.9	129 km
Mar 25, 2005	1 km W of Valmala, Italy	M3.9	150 km
Sep 25, 1994	90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France	M3.8	135 km
Jun 10, 2000	3 km NNE of San Damiano Macra, Italy	M3.8	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA)	Meteorological	10.0 m	9	90 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	69 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	107 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in
March	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
November	51°F (10°C)	3.4 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in

Carcès has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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