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Valras-Plage, France

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2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,078 Population 385/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,421 median income, 24.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $757/mo rent
Valras-Plage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates43.2481°N, 3.2903°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 77 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 73 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 125 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 150 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 136 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 147 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 144 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 139 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 138 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 74 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 75 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 39 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 70 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 73 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 106 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 72 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 81 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 148 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 127 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Valras-Plage has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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