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el Pertús, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
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571 Population 346/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$15,865 median income, 32.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $626/mo rent
el Pertús enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density346/sq mi
Coordinates42.4652°N, 2.8624°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

461 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 49 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 48 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 67 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 38 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 55 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 51 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 124 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 56 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 136 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 124 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 60 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 121 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 50 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 80 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 56 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 48 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 50 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 67 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 50 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 43 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in

el Pertús has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.9").

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