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Montgenèvre, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
540 Population 50/sq mi density
6,119 ft Elevation 1,865 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$21,708 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $703/mo rent
Montgenèvre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 27.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.4°F
31% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,119 ft (1,865 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates44.9318°N, 6.7218°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 27.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 138 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 75 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 37 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 133 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 7 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 63 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 92 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 49 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 148 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 134 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 124 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 61 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 94 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 45 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 146 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 67 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 149 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 131 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 143 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 139 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 4.2 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
May 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
June 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
October 40°F (4°C) 5.0 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.9 in

Montgenèvre has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 24°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.5").

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