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Gordes, France
Full City Profile
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,242
Population
121/sq mi density
1,188 ft
Elevation
362 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,752 median income, 12.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$146,000 home value, $730/mo rent
Gordes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9129°N, 5.1989°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 | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Gordes has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.1").