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Caves, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
658 Population 72/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,101 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$106,200 home value, $531/mo rent
Caves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates42.9317°N, 2.9747°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

454 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 38 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 33 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 106 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 82 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 93 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 102 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 95 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 94 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 142 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 35 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 6 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 35 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 113 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 32 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 33 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 34 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 69 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 39 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 84 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Caves has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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