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Faverges, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,580 Population 659/sq mi density
1,680 ft Elevation 512 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,510 median income, 10.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$133,200 home value, $666/mo rent
Faverges 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 Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Population Density659/sq mi
Coordinates45.7512°N, 6.2915°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 140.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,304 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 132 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 138 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 103 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 29 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 144 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 4 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 38 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 115 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 100 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 124 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 35 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 132 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 118 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 41 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 88 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 92 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 109 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 115 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 138 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 131 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 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 4.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 4.9 in

Faverges has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.4").

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