Viens, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Viens is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 526. Elevation: 2,008 ft (612 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

526 Population 36/sq mi density
2,008 ft Elevation 612 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population526
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Population526
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Coordinates43.8948°, 5.5650°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (814 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Viens

Viens is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 526. The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet (612 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Viens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.2 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates43.8948°N, 5.5650°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 84 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 120 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 141 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 112 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 103 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 113 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 131 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 136 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 129 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 111 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 124 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 111 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 111 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 133 km
Feb 13, 1991 6 km S of Claviere, Italy M3.8 145 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 78 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 142 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 94 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 67 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 85 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 9 137 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 68 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Viens has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Viens

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine - MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Viens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastide Les Coustètes
Centre de découverte de la nature et du patrimoine cynégétique
Distillerie de lavande Les Agnels
Ecomusée de la vigne et du vin
Fondation Carzou
Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono
Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles
Micro-folie
Moulin de Salignan
Musée communal
Musée d'Apt
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de géologie
Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence
Musée de la Truffe du Ventoux
Musée de la vannerie
Musée Marc Deydier
Musée Municipal de Sault
Salagon, Musée et Jardins

Libraries in Viens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Brousse0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie Chapouton0.0
Bibliothèque de La-Tour-d'Aigues0.0
Bibliothèque du Castellas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lauris0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Espace culturel du Moulin0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Le préaus livres0.0
Médiathèque - La halle aux grains0.0
Médiathèque Albert Grégoire0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Imbert0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Vinon0.0
Médiathèque Julio Cortázar0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Les Carmes0.0

Farmers Markets in Viens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand marché de Pertuis
Marché Bio Forcalquier
Marché de Céreste
Marche du dimanche matin
Marché paysan
Marché Provencal

Hotels in Viens

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le clos du Tuilier

Breweries in Viens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale du Luberon
Brasserie artisanale Les Divers Gens
Brasserie La Manosquine

Ski Resorts Near Viens

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Céüse 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Viens

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base-Medium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Eyguières-Small Airport
Aix Les Milles airport-Small Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field-Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Banon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon-Small Airport
Altisurface du Grand Terrus-Small Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield-Small Airport
Basse Maure Airfield-Small Airport
Berre-la-Fare Airfield-Small Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield-Small Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield-Small Airport
Clamensane Altisurface-Small Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield-Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield-Small Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield-Small Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes Airfield-Small Airport
La Limate Airfield-Small Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field-Small Airport
La Roquebrussanne Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Les Queyrons Airfield-Small Airport
Oraison Airfield-Small Airport
Pampelonne Altisurface-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Pourrières Airfield-Small Airport
Puimoisson Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield-Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield-Small Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield-Small Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield-Small Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport
Vinon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Viens

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de Viens

Churches & Religious Organizations in Viens

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Ferréol
Église de l'Invention-de-la-Sainte-Croix
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Hilaire

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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What is the population of Viens?

Viens has a population of 526 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 14.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Viens?

Viens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

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