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Signes, France

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,202 Population 106/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,402 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, $692/mo rent
Signes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates43.2908°N, 5.8628°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

707 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 M4.8 120 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 131 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 149 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 146 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 120 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 149 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 148 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 133 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 148 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 150 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 118 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 136 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 127 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 126 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 77 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 36 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 120 km
Jun 26, 1997 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France M3.6 140 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 112 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 9 121 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 40 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in

Signes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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