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Moirans-en-Montagne, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,345 Population 257/sq mi density
2,034 ft Elevation 620 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,702 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$102,400 home value, $512/mo rent
Moirans-en-Montagne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.7 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates46.4338°N, 5.7264°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

630 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 117 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 91 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 50 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 67 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 133 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 102 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 53 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 51 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 145 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 140 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 128 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 124 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 122 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 114 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 99 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 98 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 60 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 112 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 125 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.0 in
February 35°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in Coldest

Moirans-en-Montagne has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.4").

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