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Sigean, France

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,347 Population 319/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,345 median income, 14.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $597/mo rent
Sigean enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates43.0279°N, 2.9783°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

444 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 43 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 38 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 115 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 91 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 102 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 112 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 104 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 102 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 147 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 11 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 120 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 39 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 40 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 38 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 72 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 37 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 36 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 92 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 29 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Sigean has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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