Carros, France

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

10,883 Population 1,867/sq mi density

1,280 ft Elevation 390 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$25,358 median income, 11.6% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$200,800 home value, $1,004/mo rent

Carros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,280 ft (390 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density	1,867/sq mi
Coordinates	43.7925°N, 7.1875°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,105 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	98 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	79 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	126 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	44 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	87 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	79 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	101 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	87 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	116 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	89 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	100 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	145 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	100 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	133 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	30 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	86 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	139 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	93 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	128 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy	M4.2	116 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	11 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	73 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	26 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
June	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in	Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
September	67°F (19°C)	3.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
November	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in

Carros has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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