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Leucate, France

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,539 Population 389/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,350 median income, 22.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $647/mo rent
Leucate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates42.9106°N, 3.0294°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

452 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 42 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 37 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 107 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 82 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 94 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 101 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 96 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 146 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 96 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 4 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 115 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 39 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 39 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 37 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 72 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 36 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 38 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 112 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 86 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Leucate has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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