Pernes-les-Fontaines, France

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

10,868 Population 551/sq mi density

302 ft Elevation 92 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$26,492 median income, 9.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

Pernes-les-Fontaines 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 Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	302 ft (92 m)
Area	19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²)
Population Density	551/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9980°N, 5.0591°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	117 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	147 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	142 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	62 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	128 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	141 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	140 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	141 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	141 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	109 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	124 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	72 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	118 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	72 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	108 km
Oct 16, 2003	6 km NE of Jausiers, France	M3.5	147 km
Apr 18, 1996	12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France	M3.5	143 km
Aug 22, 2000	9 km WSW of Castellane, France	M3.4	111 km
Mar 20, 1998	5 km N of Guillestre, France	M3.4	149 km
Sep 11, 1998	1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France	M3.4	79 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	—	—	82 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 (6°C)	2.0 in
March	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.0 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
October	58°F (15°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
November	49°F (9°C)	2.7 in
December	42°F (6°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

Pernes-les-Fontaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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