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Les Arcs, France

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2.4 /5.0
C Fair
5,910 Population 259/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$24,268 median income, 11.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent
Les Arcs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates43.4633°N, 6.4788°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,565 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 91 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 128 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 141 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 133 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 80 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 116 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 142 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 93 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 139 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 120 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 115 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 138 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 124 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 89 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 145 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 148 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 146 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 115 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 80 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 114 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 68 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 140 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 91 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in

Les Arcs has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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