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Montpellier, France
Full City Profile
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
248,252
Population
11,305/sq mi density
180 ft
Elevation
55 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$21,244 median income, 18.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$167,400 home value, $837/mo rent
Montpellier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 22.0 sq mi (56.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6109°N, 3.8764°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in |
Montpellier has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.8").