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Pourcieux, France

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
992 Population 121/sq mi density
1,175 ft Elevation 358 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,823 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $792/mo rent
Pourcieux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates43.4708°N, 5.7853°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

858 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 M4.8 105 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 146 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 136 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 135 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 146 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 144 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 138 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 134 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 146 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 134 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 134 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 134 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 136 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 102 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 120 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 127 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 105 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 104 km
Jun 26, 1997 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France M3.6 136 km
Jun 26, 2000 4 km NW of Acceglio, Italy M3.6 147 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 9 121 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 39 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Pourcieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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