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Pessac, France

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
57,944 Population 3,866/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,015 median income, 12.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$165,000 home value, $825/mo rent
Pessac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density3,866/sq mi
Coordinates44.8057°N, 0.6324°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 136 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 62 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 136 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 142 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 139 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 106 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 138 km
Oct 31, 1990 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.1 146 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 141 km
Jul 30, 1992 4 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.0 144 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 125 km
Jan 14, 1996 5 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 144 km
Jan 17, 1996 7 km NNW of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 142 km
Jan 14, 1996 7 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 142 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 144 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km E of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 149 km
Jan 14, 1996 4 km NE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.7 146 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 140 km
Feb 3, 1992 4 km NW of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.6 145 km
Jun 7, 1993 10 km ESE of Amou, France M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Pessac has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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