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Vaison-la-Romaine, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,207 Population 596/sq mi density
696 ft Elevation 212 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,544 median income, 15.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $598/mo rent
Vaison-la-Romaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density596/sq mi
Coordinates44.2390°N, 5.0746°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

862 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2023.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 112 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 136 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 147 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 133 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 54 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 130 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 102 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 142 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 145 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 137 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 143 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 131 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 150 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 103 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 136 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 150 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 115 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 142 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 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Vaison-la-Romaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.5").

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