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Fayence, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,603 Population 431/sq mi density
1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,024 median income, 10.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$167,800 home value, $839/mo rent
Fayence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates43.6257°N, 6.6953°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,841 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 75 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 109 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 115 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 65 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 139 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 117 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 144 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 140 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 96 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 118 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 144 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 71 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 115 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 102 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 149 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 128 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 114 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 104 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 95 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 45 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 116 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 113 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Fayence has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 44°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.7").

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