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Graissessac, France

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
716 Population 185/sq mi density
1,115 ft Elevation 340 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
2.2 / 5.0
$19,008 median income, 27.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$100,600 home value, $503/mo rent
Graissessac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates43.6807°N, 3.0922°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 105 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 101 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 125 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 82 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 102 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 103 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 125 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 101 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 98 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 100 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 123 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 50 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 56 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 123 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 102 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 115 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 112 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 98 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 133 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Graissessac has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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