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Châtel, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,309 Population 77/sq mi density
3,858 ft Elevation 1,176 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$28,685 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$170,600 home value, $853/mo rent
Châtel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches. The area receives 176.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,858 ft (1,176 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates46.2650°N, 6.8403°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above US avg
Snowfall 176.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

916 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 69 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 47 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 72 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 75 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 59 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 147 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 120 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 71 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 126 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 117 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 144 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 57 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 99 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 59 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 135 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 104 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 60 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 36 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 140 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 101 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 11 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 4.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Châtel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.8").

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