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Crest, France

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,517 Population 943/sq mi density
604 ft Elevation 184 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,140 median income, 18.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $604/mo rent
Crest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density943/sq mi
Coordinates44.7264°N, 5.0152°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 135 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 126 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 134 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 136 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 149 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 138 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 68 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 61 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 132 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 128 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 143 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 135 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 135 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 137 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 138 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 135 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 91 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 124 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 138 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Crest has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").

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