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Pau, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
82,697 Population 6,795/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$22,648 median income, 17.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $651/mo rent
Pau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²)
Population Density6,795/sq mi
Coordinates43.3112°N, 0.3558°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,074 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 17 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 45 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 106 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 140 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 134 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 21 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 137 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 90 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 16 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 43 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 129 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 108 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 82 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 63 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 14 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 128 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 47 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 48 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 9 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.9 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in

Pau has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.8").

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