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Contes, France
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,864
Population
749/sq mi density
840 ft
Elevation
256 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$26,860 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$172,000 home value, $860/mo rent
Contes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8128°N, 7.3144°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 14 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°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 | 70°F (21°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 |
Contes has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°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").