Le Tignet, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,909 Population 2,171/sq mi density

1,247 ft Elevation 380 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$28,577 median income, 9.7% unemployment

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Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$190,800 home value, $954/mo rent

Le Tignet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,247 ft (380 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	2,171/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6398°N, 6.8463°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,893 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	108 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	77 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	111 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	103 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	137 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	54 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	128 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	95 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	112 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	132 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	145 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	59 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	133 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	108 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	147 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	101 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy	M4.2	142 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	102 km
Sep 14, 2024	62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France	M4.1	90 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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	33 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	105 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	125 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in
February	47°F (8°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
March	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	2.2 in
June	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in
October	60°F (15°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
November	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in

Le Tignet has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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