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Orange, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
30,530 Population 1,066/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,989 median income, 16.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $605/mo rent
Orange 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

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.2 km²)
Population Density1,066/sq mi
Coordinates44.1381°N, 4.8103°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

492 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 134 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 37 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 122 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 125 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 144 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 138 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 135 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 131 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 95 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 76 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 144 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 110 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 134 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 102 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 134 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 137 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 96 km
Feb 3, 1999 0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France M3.3 127 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 85 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 94 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 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 2.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Orange has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.2").

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