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La Garde-Freinet, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
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1,777 Population 60/sq mi density
1,152 ft Elevation 351 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,129 median income, 13.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, $810/mo rent
La Garde-Freinet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates43.3171°N, 6.4695°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,376 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 M4.8 107 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 144 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 136 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 82 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 132 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 101 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 137 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 148 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 140 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 79 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 131 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 131 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 85 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 109 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 143 km
Aug 16, 1992 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy M3.9 148 km
Jun 10, 2000 3 km NNE of San Damiano Macra, Italy M3.8 149 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 76 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 149 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 89 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in

La Garde-Freinet has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 45°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.5").

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