Luc-sur-Orbieu, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

841 Population 221/sq mi density

167 ft Elevation 51 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$22,280 median income, 13.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$120,200 home value, $601/mo rent

Luc-sur-Orbieu 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 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	57.8°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	167 ft (51 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density	221/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1770°N, 2.7860°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 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	44 km
Feb 18, 1996	7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.6	40 km
Sep 21, 2004	7 km E of Camprodon, Spain	M4.5	101 km
Mar 19, 1992	3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain	M4.5	121 km
Feb 26, 2003	4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.4	108 km
Jul 22, 2008	3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain	M4.3	124 km
Jun 1, 2004	5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain	M4.2	111 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	141 km
Sep 23, 2004	4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.0	107 km
Jun 2, 2001	5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain	M3.9	122 km
Mar 29, 1996	4 km NNE of Leucate, France	M3.9	33 km
Feb 18, 1996	5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	42 km
Feb 18, 1996	6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	41 km
Feb 20, 1996	8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.8	39 km
Jul 18, 2004	11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France	M3.8	145 km
Dec 16, 1996	9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.8	37 km
Feb 19, 1996	7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.8	39 km
Jun 5, 1997	10 km S of Quillan, France	M3.8	67 km
May 25, 1994	3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France	M3.7	7 km
Feb 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra	M3.7	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (114 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	114 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	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.4 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	51°F (10°C)	2.1 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in

Luc-sur-Orbieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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