Châtillon-sur-Cluses, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,105 Population 274/sq mi density

2,487 ft Elevation 758 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$30,391 median income, 6.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$162,600 home value, $813/mo rent

Châtillon-sur-Cluses 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 Average	44.4°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,487 ft (758 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density	274/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0877°N, 6.5804°W
Timezone	Europe/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

1,017 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	95 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	136 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	47 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	47 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	20 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	65 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	136 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	45 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	135 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	134 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	146 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	133 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	76 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	65 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	144 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	82 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	88 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	137 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	135 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	60 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	—	—	36 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

Châtillon-sur-Cluses 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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