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Tarbes, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
52,106 Population 8,802/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$20,596 median income, 20.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $557/mo rent
Tarbes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.9 inches. The area receives 90.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density8,802/sq mi
Coordinates43.2341°N, 0.0714°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.9"
97% above US avg
Snowfall 90.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,062 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 25 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 39 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 135 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 102 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 37 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 57 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 37 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 36 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 115 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 33 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 136 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 33 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 92 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 83 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 36 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 12 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 29 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 61 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 78 km
Jan 5, 2013 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in

Tarbes has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.9").

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