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Istres, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
44,373 Population 1,011/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,527 median income, 11.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$162,200 home value, $811/mo rent
Istres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area43.9 sq mi (113.7 km²)
Population Density1,011/sq mi
Coordinates43.5135°N, 4.9875°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 146 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 99 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 140 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 120 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 40 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 147 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 39 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 39 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 119 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 150 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 43 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 61 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 103 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 122 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 39 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 38 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 40 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 42 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNE of Volonne, France M3.2 111 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in

Istres has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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