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Castres, France

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
47,275 Population 1,036/sq mi density
600 ft Elevation 183 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,615 median income, 15.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$108,000 home value, $540/mo rent
Castres 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 Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area45.6 sq mi (118.2 km²)
Population Density1,036/sq mi
Coordinates43.6053°N, 2.2409°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

356 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 90 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 89 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 146 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 145 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 149 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 141 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 145 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 150 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 90 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 98 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 87 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 86 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 92 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 87 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 124 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 87 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 124 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 128 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 125 km
Jan 15, 2005 7 km ESE of Les, Spain M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Castres has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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