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Arâches-la-Frasse, France

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3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,879 Population 465/sq mi density
3,156 ft Elevation 962 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,413 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$181,400 home value, $907/mo rent
Arâches-la-Frasse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches. The area receives 140.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates46.0430°N, 6.6315°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 140.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,032 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 98 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 130 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 22 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 51 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 45 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 129 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 130 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 139 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 129 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 49 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 71 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 80 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 71 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 60 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 138 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 59 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 134 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 128 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 4.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Arâches-la-Frasse has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.5").

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