Méounes-lès-Montrieux, France

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,353 Population 262/sq mi density

919 ft Elevation 280 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$26,060 median income, 13.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$137,000 home value, $685/mo rent

Méounes-lès-Montrieux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	919 ft (280 m)
Area	5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density	262/sq mi
Coordinates	43.2810°N, 5.9699°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

762 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	118 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	123 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	147 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	139 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	145 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	146 km
Sep 14, 2024	62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France	M4.1	112 km
Apr 24, 1995	14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.0	125 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	145 km
Apr 15, 1990	25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy	M3.9	149 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	116 km
Sep 25, 1994	90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France	M3.8	141 km
Dec 19, 2000	1 km SSE of La Trinité, France	M3.7	120 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	134 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	44 km
Nov 1, 1999	1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France	M3.6	119 km
Jun 26, 1997	1 km NNE of Lantosque, France	M3.6	134 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	121 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	74 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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	113 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	49 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	134 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
April	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
October	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
November	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
December	45°F (7°C)	3.1 in

Méounes-lès-Montrieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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