Le Barroux, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

605 Population 98/sq mi density

1,063 ft Elevation 324 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$26,568 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$120,000 home value, $600/mo rent

Le Barroux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,063 ft (324 m)
Area	6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density	98/sq mi
Coordinates	44.1363°N, 5.0996°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

822 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2023.

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	111 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	138 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	134 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	59 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	112 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	132 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	149 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	141 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	132 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	144 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	132 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	132 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	147 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	103 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	115 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	85 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	108 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	87 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	112 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	142 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	—	—	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
February	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	1.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
November	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.5 in	Coldest

Le Barroux has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.3").

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