Les Houches, France

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

2,985 Population 66/sq mi density

3,406 ft Elevation 1,038 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$26,233 median income, 4.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent

Les Houches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	39.8°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Area	45.0 sq mi (116.5 km²)
Population Density	66/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8927°N, 6.8064°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 31.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.98"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,211 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	144 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	110 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	114 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	38 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	66 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	45 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	63 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	108 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	108 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	116 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	92 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	60 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	117 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	76 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	46 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	130 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy	M4.2	139 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	98 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	111 km
May 14, 2004	0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy	M4.2	97 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	—	129 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	5.5 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	4.6 in
April	35°F (2°C)	4.5 in
May	44°F (7°C)	4.7 in
June	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in
July	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in	Driest
August	56°F (13°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
September	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
October	42°F (6°C)	5.0 in
November	33°F (1°C)	5.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	6.0 in	Wettest

Les Houches has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 26°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.9").

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