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Vauvenargues, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
759 Population 149/sq mi density
1,368 ft Elevation 417 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,283 median income, 10.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$188,600 home value, $943/mo rent
Vauvenargues 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 Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates43.5552°N, 5.5989°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

788 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 146 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 107 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 136 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 127 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 138 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 135 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 135 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 148 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 135 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 150 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 102 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 140 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 120 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 107 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 139 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 73 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 19 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 89 km
Jun 26, 1997 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France M3.6 146 km
Oct 16, 2003 6 km NE of Jausiers, France M3.5 139 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 9 134 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 34 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Vauvenargues has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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