Les Fourgs, France

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3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

1,105 Population 437/sq mi density

3,573 ft Elevation 1,089 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$33,847 median income, 4.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$181,800 home value, $909/mo rent

Les Fourgs 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	3,573 ft (1,089 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	437/sq mi
Coordinates	46.8346°N, 6.3995°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"

74% above US avg

Snowfall 63.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

710 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	56 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	97 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	92 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	125 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	50 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	68 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	22 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	98 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	126 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	109 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	91 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	70 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	117 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	111 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	119 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	104 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	58 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	52 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	54 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	125 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	—	120 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	4.5 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
March	36°F (2°C)	3.9 in	Driest
April	41°F (5°C)	4.0 in
May	49°F (10°C)	4.7 in
June	54°F (12°C)	4.9 in
July	62°F (17°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in
September	53°F (12°C)	4.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	4.5 in
November	36°F (2°C)	4.9 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	5.2 in	Wettest

Les Fourgs has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.9").

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