Le Lavandou, France

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

5,902 Population 295/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$24,084 median income, 15.3% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$178,200 home value, $891/mo rent

Le Lavandou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	30 ft (9 m)
Area	20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density	295/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1370°N, 6.3660°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

822 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	127 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	150 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	96 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	119 km
Sep 14, 2024	62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France	M4.1	76 km
Apr 24, 1995	14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.0	102 km
Apr 15, 1990	25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy	M3.9	123 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	128 km
Sep 25, 1994	90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France	M3.8	106 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	144 km
Dec 19, 2000	1 km SSE of La Trinité, France	M3.7	101 km
Feb 25, 1991	7 km WSW of Briga Alta, Italy	M3.7	146 km
Dec 29, 1996	7 km NNE of Breil-sur-Roya, France	M3.6	136 km
Nov 1, 1999	1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France	M3.6	100 km
Jun 26, 1997	1 km NNE of Lantosque, France	M3.6	121 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	81 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	126 km
Dec 11, 1993	8 km SW of Briga Alta, Italy	M3.6	145 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	80 km
May 21, 2000	108 km SSE of Le Lavandou, France	M3.5	108 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	95 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	83 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	123 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
March	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in	Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
September	67°F (20°C)	2.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
November	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
December	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in

Le Lavandou has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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