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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,337 Population 212/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,885 median income, 27.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates44.4069°N, 4.3937°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

485 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 12 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 122 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 145 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 142 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 115 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 144 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 139 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 102 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 125 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 131 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 130 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 145 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 140 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 130 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 148 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 139 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 125 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 130 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 140 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 111 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 — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Vallon-Pont-d'Arc has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.6").

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