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Gonfaron, France

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,636 Population 233/sq mi density
558 ft Elevation 170 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,209 median income, 13.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent
Gonfaron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates43.3204°N, 6.2893°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 147 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 108 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 96 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 134 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 114 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 139 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 91 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 134 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 144 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 133 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 133 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 99 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 139 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 123 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 147 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 119 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 108 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 124 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 95 km
Mar 15, 1993 4 km SSE of Monterosso Grana, Italy M3.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 88 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 74 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in

Gonfaron has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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