Montfort-sur-Argens, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

944 Population 205/sq mi density

505 ft Elevation 154 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,144 median income, 12.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$126,800 home value, $634/mo rent

Montfort-sur-Argens 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	505 ft (154 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density	205/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4732°N, 6.1198°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	134 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	94 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	109 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	122 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	120 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	126 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	121 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	150 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	132 km
Sep 14, 2024	62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France	M4.1	112 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	122 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	121 km
Sep 1, 2003	1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy	M4.0	137 km
Apr 24, 1995	14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.0	109 km
Apr 15, 1990	25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy	M3.9	134 km
Jul 1, 2001	5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy	M3.9	137 km
Aug 16, 1992	2 km N of Cartignano, Italy	M3.9	148 km
Jun 10, 2000	3 km NNE of San Damiano Macra, Italy	M3.8	149 km
Sep 25, 1994	90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France	M3.8	139 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	93 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	95 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	64 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	111 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.6 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (15°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
November	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in

Montfort-sur-Argens has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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