Pontenx-les-Forges, France

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,174 Population 27/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,566 median income, 12.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$131,800 home value, $659/mo rent

Pontenx-les-Forges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	95 ft (29 m)
Area	44.3 sq mi (114.8 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	44.2413°N, 1.1210°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

577 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Dec 30, 2012	1 km N of Coarraze, France	M4.8	138 km
Jan 21, 2003	5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France	M4.6	139 km
Mar 20, 2019	5 km NNE of Montendre, France	M4.5	135 km
Jul 16, 2008	4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France	M4.4	134 km
Jan 6, 1996	3 km SE of Bosdarros, France	M4.3	133 km
Feb 16, 1999	1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France	M4.3	119 km
Sep 2, 2013	2 km SE of Mont, France	M4.2	100 km
Feb 28, 1990	15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain	M4.2	139 km
Apr 1, 1991	2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France	M4.2	117 km
Aug 30, 1997	4 km E of Mendaro, Spain	M4.2	147 km
Feb 9, 2009	2 km SSE of Asson, France	M4.2	143 km
Jun 12, 1990	1 km E of Gan, France	M4.2	128 km
Mar 13, 2000	7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France	M4.2	106 km
Oct 31, 1990	6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France	M4.1	95 km
Feb 12, 1995	1 km N of Soumoulou, France	M4.1	130 km
Jun 20, 1992	10 km S of Hagetmau, France	M4.1	87 km
Dec 4, 1997	8 km SE of Amou, France	M4.1	86 km
Sep 5, 2002	3 km NE of Arudy, France	M4.1	137 km
Jan 5, 2013	5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France	M4.1	149 km
Nov 2, 1990	4 km NNW of Ogeu-les-Bains, France	M4.1	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
March	49°F (10°C)	2.9 in
April	53°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
July	67°F (20°C)	1.9 in	Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
September	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	49°F (10°C)	4.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	4.8 in	Wettest

Pontenx-les-Forges has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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