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Monteux, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
10,828 Population 663/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,144 median income, 13.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $701/mo rent
Monteux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.3 km²)
Population Density663/sq mi
Coordinates44.0362°N, 4.9963°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

601 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 14, 2014.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 150 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 121 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 145 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 56 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 144 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 126 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 143 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 144 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 144 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 113 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 127 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 78 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 73 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 122 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 114 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 147 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 85 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 123 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 97 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 125 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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Monteux has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.2").

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