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Lignan-sur-Orb, France

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,232 Population 676/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,894 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $623/mo rent
Lignan-sur-Orb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density676/sq mi
Coordinates43.3840°N, 3.1698°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 81 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 76 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 134 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 143 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 142 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 146 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 143 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 50 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 78 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 77 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 76 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 74 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 106 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 75 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 149 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 37 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 84 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 92 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 131 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Lignan-sur-Orb has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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