Les Vans, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,743 Population 217/sq mi density

587 ft Elevation 179 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$21,233 median income, 22.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$113,600 home value, $568/mo rent

Les Vans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	587 ft (179 m)
Area	12.6 sq mi (32.7 km²)
Population Density	217/sq mi
Coordinates	44.4052°N, 4.1320°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	24 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	139 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	95 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	106 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	115 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	135 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	137 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	133 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	112 km
Feb 3, 1999	0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France	M3.3	144 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	116 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	108 km
May 22, 1992	7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.3	114 km
Dec 9, 1996	4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France	M3.2	140 km
May 14, 1995	8 km WNW of Massiac, France	M3.2	128 km
Aug 17, 2000	1 km NW of Allières-et-Risset, France	M3.2	145 km
Sep 23, 1997	3 km WSW of Claix, France	M3.2	142 km
Feb 9, 1998	3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France	M3.2	83 km
Jun 17, 1994	1 km SW of Langeac, France	M3.1	92 km
Mar 4, 1993	23 km S of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.1	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (178 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	178 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.9 in
May	56°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.3 in
July	69°F (20°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
November	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in

Les Vans has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").

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