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Gap, France
Full City Profile
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
42,715
Population
1,002/sq mi density
2,431 ft
Elevation
741 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,062 median income, 11.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$133,400 home value, $667/mo rent
Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 42.6 sq mi (110.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5586°N, 6.0787°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 134 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").