Masevaux, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

3,475 Population 388/sq mi density

1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$24,451 median income, 13.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$106,400 home value, $532/mo rent

Masevaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 58.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,335 ft (407 m)
Area	9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density	388/sq mi
Coordinates	47.7767°N, 6.9968°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 58.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

593 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	70 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	103 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	78 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	136 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	46 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	129 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	136 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	95 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	97 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	122 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	75 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	106 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	117 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	139 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	108 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	61 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	143 km
Nov 17, 1997	2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France	M4.0	44 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	67 km
Sep 10, 2022	1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France	M3.9	28 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	—	138 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.8 in
February	34°F (1°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.1 in	Driest
April	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.9 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.7 in
November	39°F (4°C)	4.2 in
December	35°F (1°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Masevaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.1").

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