Le Pouzin, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,849 Population 590/sq mi density

308 ft Elevation 94 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$21,254 median income, 12.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$111,200 home value, $556/mo rent

Le Pouzin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	308 ft (94 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density	590/sq mi
Coordinates	44.7517°N, 4.7480°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 8.3"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

395 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	147 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	57 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	77 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	149 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	142 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	98 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	143 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	127 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	138 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	137 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	94 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	97 km
Feb 2, 2002	9 km SE of Valloire, France	M3.7	145 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	143 km
Aug 28, 1999	4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France	M3.6	147 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	142 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	149 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	142 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	78 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (180 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	180 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in	Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
September	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
October	55°F (13°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.1 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in

Le Pouzin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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