Saint-Jean-de-Védas (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃ də vedas]; Languedocien: Sant Joan de Vedats) is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.
[3] In 2020, Météo-France published a typology of climates in mainland France in which the commune is exposed to a Mediterranean climate and is part of the Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon climatic region, characterized by low rainfall in summer, very good sunshine (2,600 h/year), a hot summer 21.5 °C (71 °F), very dry air in summer, dry conditions in all seasons, strong winds (with a frequency of 40 to 50% for winds > 5 m/s), and little fog.
[6][7] For the future, climate parameters for the commune projected for 2050, based on different greenhouse gas emission scenarios, can be consulted on a dedicated website published by Météo-France in November 2022.
[8] As of January 1, 2024, Saint-Jean-de-Védas is classified as a ‘grand centre urbain’ (major urban center) according to the new seven-level commune density grid established by Insee in 2022.
[Note 2][l 2][l 3] Additionally, Saint-Jean-de-Védas belongs to the Montpellier attraction area, where it is designated as a primary hub city.