Vaison-la-Romaine, France

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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

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 Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	696 ft (212 m)
Area	10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density	596/sq mi
Coordinates	44.2390°N, 5.0746°W
Timezone	Europe/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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