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Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, France

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
598 Population 37/sq mi density
4,596 ft Elevation 1,401 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,078 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $600/mo rent
Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates45.2856°N, 6.8757°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 29.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,022 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 134 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 77 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 116 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 130 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 87 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 48 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 107 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 90 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 66 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 90 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 85 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 98 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 47 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 104 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 135 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 58 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 34 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 65 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 88 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 145 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 4.7 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 4.7 in
April 28°F (-3°C) 4.8 in
May 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
June 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
October 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 5.2 in

Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 21°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.8").

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