Fos-sur-Mer, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,317 Population 486/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$25,574 median income, 12.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$162,200 home value, $811/mo rent

Fos-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Area	35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Population Density	486/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4377°N, 4.9446°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	105 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	148 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	42 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	126 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	36 km
Aug 22, 2000	9 km WSW of Castellane, France	M3.4	125 km
Sep 11, 1998	1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France	M3.4	44 km
Jan 28, 1992	19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.4	32 km
Jan 27, 2005	68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France	M3.3	116 km
Jan 14, 1998	1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	41 km
Nov 9, 1990	12 km ESE of Riez, France	M3.3	109 km
May 27, 1998	3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	39 km
Mar 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	42 km
May 22, 1992	7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.3	37 km
Jun 19, 1991	2 km NNE of Pourrières, France	M3.3	66 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNE of Volonne, France	M3.2	119 km
Apr 19, 1992	17 km ENE of Sisteron, France	M3.2	133 km
Sep 10, 1991	5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France	M3.2	69 km
Aug 18, 1998	27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.2	38 km
Oct 22, 1994	14 km E of Gruissan, France	M3.2	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	38 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
May	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.4 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.6 in
September	69°F (20°C)	2.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
November	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.3 in

Fos-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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