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La Côte, France

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3.4 /5.0
B Good
516 Population 129/sq mi density
1,043 ft Elevation 318 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,760 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $462/mo rent
La Côte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates47.6868°N, 6.5727°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 73 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 102 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 35 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 51 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 95 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 123 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 124 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 128 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 142 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 149 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 103 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 133 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 106 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 87 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 143 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 72 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 148 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 80 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 59 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 150 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest

La Côte has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (3.0").

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