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Saint-Chinian, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,004 Population 223/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,298 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $561/mo rent
Saint-Chinian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates43.4221°N, 2.9466°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

336 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 15, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 74 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 70 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 131 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 138 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 141 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 137 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 71 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 54 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 72 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 70 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 96 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 67 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 69 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 93 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 25 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 79 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 125 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 138 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 94 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Saint-Chinian has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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