Tarascon, France

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

14,735 Population 419/sq mi density

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$19,645 median income, 19.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$131,800 home value, $659/mo rent

Tarascon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Area	35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²)
Population Density	419/sq mi
Coordinates	43.8058°N, 4.6603°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 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	59 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	147 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	137 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	37 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	77 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	140 km
Jan 28, 1992	19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.4	78 km
Aug 22, 2000	9 km WSW of Castellane, France	M3.4	141 km
Sep 11, 1998	1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France	M3.4	83 km
Jun 19, 1991	2 km NNE of Pourrières, France	M3.3	93 km
Mar 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	78 km
Jan 14, 1998	1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	76 km
May 27, 1998	3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	77 km
Nov 9, 1990	12 km ESE of Riez, France	M3.3	126 km
May 22, 1992	7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.3	46 km
Sep 10, 1991	5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France	M3.2	99 km
Dec 11, 1991	1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.2	76 km
Dec 19, 1991	3 km NNW of Palama, France	M3.2	77 km
Apr 19, 1992	17 km ENE of Sisteron, France	M3.2	129 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNE of Volonne, France	M3.2	117 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	—	—	80 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.1 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
May	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.6 in
July	78°F (25°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
November	51°F (10°C)	2.5 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in

Tarascon has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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