Maxilly-sur-Léman, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,130 Population 203/sq mi density

1,509 ft Elevation 460 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$37,746 median income, 12.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$210,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent

Maxilly-sur-Léman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,509 ft (460 m)
Area	5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density	203/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3983°N, 6.6311°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"

44% above US avg

Snowfall 9.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.80"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

817 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	63 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	48 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	80 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	66 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	66 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	101 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	111 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	37 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	136 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	111 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	75 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	78 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	53 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	129 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	61 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	110 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	32 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	106 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	59 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	69 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	150 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	109 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	15 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in
February	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Driest
April	47°F (9°C)	3.3 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
September	60°F (15°C)	4.1 in
October	51°F (11°C)	4.0 in
November	42°F (6°C)	4.1 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Maxilly-sur-Léman has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (3.1").

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