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Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, France

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,262 Population 215/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,181 median income, 10.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$130,400 home value, $652/mo rent
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates44.4891°N, 4.7171°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 142 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 33 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 96 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 125 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 120 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 133 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 142 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 124 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 141 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 133 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 143 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 112 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 107 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 127 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 149 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 116 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 150 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 137 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 144 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 140 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 — — 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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