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Chef-Lieu, Italy

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2.1 /5.0
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2,827 Population 257/sq mi density
2,270 ft Elevation 692 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,949 median income, 9.5% unemployment
Chef-Lieu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates45.7509°N, 7.3537°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 23.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,587 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 132 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 137 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 124 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 131 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 131 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 110 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 83 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 130 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 149 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 120 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 83 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 111 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 77 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 108 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 77 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 86 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 128 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 21 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 85 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 78 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 8 146 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 119 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.8 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.0 in

Chef-Lieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 27°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.8").

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