Le Russey, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,936 Population 598/sq mi density

2,894 ft Elevation 882 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$33,199 median income, 8.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$132,600 home value, $663/mo rent

Le Russey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	47.8°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,894 ft (882 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density	598/sq mi
Coordinates	47.1606°N, 6.7291°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"

74% above US avg

Snowfall 63.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

762 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	132 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	46 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	131 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	140 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	65 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	37 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	26 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	141 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	117 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	146 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	75 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	132 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	138 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	67 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	105 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	100 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	117 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	82 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	46 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	49 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	140 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	106 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	4.3 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
March	35°F (2°C)	3.7 in	Driest
April	40°F (4°C)	3.8 in
May	48°F (9°C)	4.6 in
June	54°F (12°C)	4.8 in
July	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in
September	53°F (12°C)	4.2 in
October	45°F (7°C)	4.2 in
November	36°F (2°C)	4.6 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	4.9 in	Wettest

Le Russey has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (3.7").

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