In this article, Varages becomes the central axis of analysis, exploring its impact in different areas of daily life. From its influence on today's society, to its relevance in specific areas such as education, politics, economy or culture, we seek to unravel the various facets that Varages encompasses. Through a detailed analysis and a critical perspective, it is intended to offer the reader a broad and multifaceted vision of Varages, highlighting both its positive aspects as well as its challenges and contradictions. This article aims to contribute to the debate and knowledge about Varages, opening the space for reflection and the exchange of ideas.
Varages | |
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Coordinates: 43°35′54″N 5°57′39″E / 43.5983°N 5.9608°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Department | Var |
Arrondissement | Brignoles |
Canton | Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Guy Partage[1] |
Area 1 | 35.11 km2 (13.56 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[2] | 1,170 |
• Density | 33/km2 (86/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 83145 /83670 |
Elevation | 259–573 m (850–1,880 ft) (avg. 304 m or 997 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Varages (French pronunciation: [vaʁaʒ]; Occitan: Varatge) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
It is known for its vineyards and ceramic dinnerware.[3]
Varages has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csa). The average annual temperature in Varages is 14.3 °C (57.7 °F). The average annual rainfall is 786.8 mm (30.98 in) with November as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around 24.0 °C (75.2 °F), and lowest in January, at around 6.1 °C (43.0 °F). The highest temperature ever recorded in Varages was 44.5 °C (112.1 °F) on 28 June 2019; the coldest temperature ever recorded was −12.5 °C (9.5 °F) on 2 March 2005.
Climate data for Varages (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1988−present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 22.4 (72.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
28.0 (82.4) |
30.7 (87.3) |
33.9 (93.0) |
44.5 (112.1) |
40.4 (104.7) |
42.1 (107.8) |
35.4 (95.7) |
31.8 (89.2) |
24.6 (76.3) |
23.3 (73.9) |
44.5 (112.1) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 11.1 (52.0) |
12.7 (54.9) |
16.6 (61.9) |
19.5 (67.1) |
23.9 (75.0) |
28.7 (83.7) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.9 (89.4) |
26.2 (79.2) |
20.6 (69.1) |
14.7 (58.5) |
11.3 (52.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 6.1 (43.0) |
6.7 (44.1) |
10.0 (50.0) |
12.7 (54.9) |
17.0 (62.6) |
21.4 (70.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.7 (74.7) |
19.1 (66.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
9.7 (49.5) |
6.5 (43.7) |
14.3 (57.7) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.0 (33.8) |
0.7 (33.3) |
3.4 (38.1) |
5.9 (42.6) |
10.1 (50.2) |
14.1 (57.4) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.6 (60.1) |
12.0 (53.6) |
9.2 (48.6) |
4.7 (40.5) |
1.7 (35.1) |
7.9 (46.2) |
Record low °C (°F) | −9.2 (15.4) |
−10.6 (12.9) |
−12.5 (9.5) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
0.3 (32.5) |
5.4 (41.7) |
8.4 (47.1) |
7.6 (45.7) |
2.9 (37.2) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
−7.9 (17.8) |
−9.1 (15.6) |
−12.5 (9.5) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 60.5 (2.38) |
42.2 (1.66) |
45.0 (1.77) |
75.1 (2.96) |
73.3 (2.89) |
55.4 (2.18) |
28.3 (1.11) |
37.9 (1.49) |
90.9 (3.58) |
96.0 (3.78) |
118.0 (4.65) |
64.2 (2.53) |
786.8 (30.98) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 69.9 |
Source: Météo-France[4] |