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Carnoux-en-Provence, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,042 Population 5,295/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$28,490 median income, 9.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$189,400 home value, $947/mo rent
Carnoux-en-Provence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density5,295/sq mi
Coordinates43.2564°N, 5.5644°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

484 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 14, 2024.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 135 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 149 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 142 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 132 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 150 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 135 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 20 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 90 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 95 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 144 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 13 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 92 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 43 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 148 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 138 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 21 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 20 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 84 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 88 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 9 145 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Carnoux-en-Provence has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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