Foncine-le-Haut, France

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3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

977 Population 65/sq mi density

2,861 ft Elevation 872 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$30,434 median income, 5.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$120,200 home value, $601/mo rent

Foncine-le-Haut experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. The area receives 110.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	45.5°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,861 ft (872 m)
Area	15.0 sq mi (38.7 km²)
Population Density	65/sq mi
Coordinates	46.6583°N, 6.0705°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"

117% above US avg

Snowfall 110.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"

Driest Month (Mar) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

668 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	84 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	106 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	75 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	97 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	70 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	19 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	74 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	124 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	142 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	130 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	94 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	102 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	144 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	143 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	94 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	79 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	126 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	73 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	106 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	—	145 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	66 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	4.8 in
March	35°F (2°C)	4.0 in	Driest
April	40°F (4°C)	4.2 in
May	48°F (9°C)	4.7 in
June	54°F (12°C)	5.0 in
July	60°F (15°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	4.1 in
September	53°F (11°C)	4.7 in
October	45°F (7°C)	4.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	5.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	5.4 in	Wettest

Foncine-le-Haut has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (4.0").

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