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Sainte-Maxime, France

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2.0 /5.0
C Fair
13,582 Population 431/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,423 median income, 17.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$199,200 home value, $996/mo rent
Sainte-Maxime enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates43.3091°N, 6.6385°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,429 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 M4.8 109 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 144 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 123 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 69 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 131 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 90 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 149 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 137 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 138 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 139 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 68 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 130 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 124 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 73 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 140 km
Aug 16, 1992 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy M3.9 143 km
Mar 25, 2005 1 km W of Valmala, Italy M3.9 148 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 66 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 139 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 103 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Sainte-Maxime has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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