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Gigean, France
Full City Profile
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,977
Population
343/sq mi density
135 ft
Elevation
41 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,656 median income, 10.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $709/mo rent
Gigean enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5003°N, 3.7117°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in |
Gigean has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.8").