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Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy

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2.0 /5.0
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400 Population 20/sq mi density
4,544 ft Elevation 1,385 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,451 median income, 10.4% unemployment
Gressoney-Saint-Jean has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average30.1°F
44% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,544 ft (1,385 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates45.7727°N, 7.8280°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 179.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 137 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 113 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 113 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 131 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 139 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 133 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 146 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 117 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 116 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 145 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 138 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 120 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 143 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 43 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 81 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 98 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 113 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 61 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 141 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 38 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 8 125 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 107 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in
April 35°F (1°C) 3.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Gressoney-Saint-Jean has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 15°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.3").

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