Cavaillon, France

Full City Profile

25,636 Population 1,444/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Cavaillon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density1,444/sq mi
Coordinates43.8313°N, 5.0359°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

503 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 125 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 73 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 146 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 118 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 134 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 109 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 57 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 126 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 57 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 149 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 74 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 63 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 129 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 111 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 130 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 66 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 150 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 58 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 58 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in

Cavaillon has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.0").

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