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Forcalquier, France
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2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
4,729
Population
286/sq mi density
1,775 ft
Elevation
541 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,216 median income, 18.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$145,600 home value, $728/mo rent
Forcalquier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,775 ft (541 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9593°N, 5.7795°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 | 121 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 80 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Forcalquier has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.2").