Pierrefeu-du-Var, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

4,818 Population 214/sq mi density

240 ft Elevation 73 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$27,605 median income, 7.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$143,200 home value, $716/mo rent

Pierrefeu-du-Var enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	240 ft (73 m)
Area	22.5 sq mi (58.4 km²)
Population Density	214/sq mi
Coordinates	43.2241°N, 6.1454°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

833 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	120 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	110 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	148 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	129 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	147 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	147 km
Sep 14, 2024	62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France	M4.1	96 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	146 km
Apr 24, 1995	14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.0	114 km
Apr 15, 1990	25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy	M3.9	137 km
Sep 25, 1994	90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France	M3.8	126 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	120 km
Dec 19, 2000	1 km SSE of La Trinité, France	M3.7	110 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	136 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	136 km
Dec 29, 1996	7 km NNE of Breil-sur-Roya, France	M3.6	143 km
Jun 26, 1997	1 km NNE of Lantosque, France	M3.6	127 km
Nov 1, 1999	1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France	M3.6	109 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	119 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	60 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA)	Meteorological	10.0 m	9	104 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	63 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	127 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (15°C)	2.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.5 in	Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
September	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
November	51°F (11°C)	3.3 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in

Pierrefeu-du-Var has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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