Vins-sur-Caramy, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

611 Population 133/sq mi density

712 ft Elevation 217 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$22,464 median income, 16.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$129,200 home value, $646/mo rent

Vins-sur-Caramy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	712 ft (217 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density	133/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4342°N, 6.1419°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,307 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	138 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	98 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	107 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	126 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	120 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	130 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	125 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	136 km
Sep 14, 2024	62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France	M4.1	108 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	124 km
Apr 24, 1995	14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.0	108 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	124 km
Sep 1, 2003	1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy	M4.0	138 km
Jul 1, 2001	5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy	M3.9	140 km
Apr 15, 1990	25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy	M3.9	133 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	97 km
Sep 25, 1994	90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France	M3.8	136 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	114 km
Aug 24, 1996	3 km NW of Valloriate, Italy	M3.7	141 km
Dec 19, 2000	1 km SSE of La Trinité, France	M3.7	100 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	94 km
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	64 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	112 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.6 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (15°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
November	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in

Vins-sur-Caramy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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