Trets, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,734 Population 359/sq mi density

810 ft Elevation 247 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$27,281 median income, 11.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$162,800 home value, $814/mo rent

Trets enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	810 ft (247 m)
Area	27.2 sq mi (70.3 km²)
Population Density	359/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4482°N, 5.6833°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

736 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	112 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	144 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	142 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	140 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	144 km
Sep 14, 2024	62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France	M4.1	141 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	141 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	140 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	140 km
Apr 24, 1995	14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.0	144 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	108 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	126 km
Dec 19, 2000	1 km SSE of La Trinité, France	M3.7	136 km
Jun 26, 1997	1 km NNE of Lantosque, France	M3.6	144 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	112 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	96 km
Nov 1, 1999	1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France	M3.6	135 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	18 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	74 km
Oct 16, 2003	6 km NE of Jausiers, France	M3.5	143 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	129 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	30 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	143 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	2.3 in
March	47°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
November	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
December	44°F (7°C)	2.8 in

Trets has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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