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Arbent, France

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3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,986 Population 570/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,203 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$94,400 home value, $472/mo rent
Arbent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density570/sq mi
Coordinates46.2922°N, 5.6789°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

650 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 127 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 79 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 61 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 38 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 118 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 42 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 148 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 63 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 138 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 148 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 116 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 125 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 135 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 124 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 122 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 90 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 105 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 44 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.2 in
February 33°F (0°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 4.6 in

Arbent has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.5").

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