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Montélimar, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
35,637 Population 1,972/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$23,058 median income, 16.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent
Montélimar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density1,972/sq mi
Coordinates44.5547°N, 4.7547°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

563 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 140 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 40 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 89 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 117 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 146 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 132 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 112 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 147 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 116 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 139 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 142 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 120 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 138 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 120 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 149 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 99 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 145 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 109 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 139 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Montélimar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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