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La Crau, France

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,905 Population 1,225/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$27,302 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, $857/mo rent
La Crau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density1,225/sq mi
Coordinates43.1496°N, 6.0740°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 130 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 118 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 138 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 99 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 122 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 145 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 129 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 129 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 146 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 119 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 133 km
Jun 26, 1997 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France M3.6 136 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 84 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 119 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 129 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 58 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 129 km
May 21, 2000 108 km SSE of Le Lavandou, France M3.5 119 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 132 km
Aug 9, 1990 9 km NW of Breil-sur-Roya, France M3.4 144 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 9 113 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 59 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in

La Crau has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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