Lapalud, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,495 Population 521/sq mi density

154 ft Elevation 47 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$22,993 median income, 15.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$113,000 home value, $565/mo rent

Lapalud enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	154 ft (47 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density	521/sq mi
Coordinates	44.3078°N, 4.6895°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

510 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	142 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	23 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	112 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	144 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	139 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	134 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	144 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	143 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	136 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	92 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	144 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	145 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	117 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	127 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	143 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	136 km
Jan 28, 1992	19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.4	131 km
Sep 11, 1998	1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France	M3.4	123 km
Jun 27, 1994	11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.4	140 km
Aug 22, 2000	9 km WSW of Castellane, France	M3.4	149 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	—	—	125 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
March	49°F (10°C)	2.3 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
May	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in
July	76°F (25°C)	1.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in
October	58°F (14°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
November	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in

Lapalud has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.4").

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