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Richerenches, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
674 Population 159/sq mi density
505 ft Elevation 154 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,229 median income, 12.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $626/mo rent
Richerenches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates44.3596°N, 4.9123°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

698 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 125 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 145 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 143 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 41 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 97 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 140 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 142 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 144 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 141 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 133 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 142 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 127 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 116 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 131 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 126 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 102 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 126 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 131 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 113 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 128 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 — — 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Richerenches has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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