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Briançon, France
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,577
Population
1,068/sq mi density
4,268 ft
Elevation
1,301 meters
39°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,360 median income, 6.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$155,200 home value, $776/mo rent
Briançon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,268 ft (1,301 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,068/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8998°N, 6.6420°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 142 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in |
Briançon has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 25°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.6").