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Le Castellet, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,114 Population 296/sq mi density
794 ft Elevation 242 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,590 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $848/mo rent
Le Castellet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates43.2029°N, 5.7766°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

543 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 M4.8 132 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 140 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 124 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 143 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 130 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 147 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 138 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 89 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 137 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 108 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 132 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 35 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 137 km
May 21, 2000 108 km SSE of Le Lavandou, France M3.5 137 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 135 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 59 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 84 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 30 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 147 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 9 131 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in

Le Castellet has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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