Saint-Chaptes, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,282 Population 254/sq mi density

246 ft Elevation 75 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,512 median income, 12.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$128,600 home value, $643/mo rent

Saint-Chaptes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	246 ft (75 m)
Area	5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density	254/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9717°N, 4.2784°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	38 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	103 km
May 25, 1994	3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France	M3.7	147 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	113 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	56 km
Jan 28, 1992	19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.4	109 km
Sep 11, 1998	1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France	M3.4	118 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	149 km
May 27, 1998	3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	112 km
May 22, 1992	7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.3	65 km
Mar 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	114 km
Jun 19, 1991	2 km NNE of Pourrières, France	M3.3	128 km
Jan 14, 1998	1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	112 km
Sep 10, 1991	5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France	M3.2	135 km
Dec 19, 1991	3 km NNW of Palama, France	M3.2	113 km
Oct 22, 1994	14 km E of Gruissan, France	M3.2	128 km
Apr 1, 1993	3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.2	114 km
Dec 11, 1991	1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.2	112 km
Aug 18, 1998	27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.2	113 km
Feb 9, 1998	3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France	M3.2	58 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	—	—	115 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in
July	78°F (25°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in
October	58°F (15°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
November	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
December	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in

Saint-Chaptes has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.1").

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