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Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
2,341 Population 16/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 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
1.5 / 5.0
$22,194 median income, 23.6% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $819/mo rent
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area144.6 sq mi (374.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates43.4521°N, 4.4291°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

373 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 94 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 125 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 136 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 137 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 83 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 7 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 60 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 86 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 83 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 84 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 7 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 140 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 107 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 81 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 148 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 76 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 81 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 102 km
Apr 1, 1993 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 83 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 61 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 — — 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.7").

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