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La Tour, France

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3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,215 Population 138/sq mi density
2,093 ft Elevation 638 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,968 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$182,200 home value, $911/mo rent
La Tour 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

Elevation2,093 ft (638 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates46.1331°N, 6.4311°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 140.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

976 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 96 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 142 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 37 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 15 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 48 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 147 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 36 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 58 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 145 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 143 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 144 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 127 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 81 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 78 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 92 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 134 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 146 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 92 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 134 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 69 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 — 135 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 4.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
August 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (4°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 4.7 in

La Tour has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.3").

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