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Morez, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,495 Population 332/sq mi density
2,552 ft Elevation 778 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,391 median income, 12.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$134,000 home value, $670/mo rent
Morez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. The area receives 110.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Area19.6 sq mi (50.7 km²)
Population Density332/sq mi
Coordinates46.5254°N, 6.0259°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 110.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

689 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 92 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 92 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 57 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 62 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 85 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 112 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 26 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 59 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 124 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 129 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 123 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 149 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 99 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 101 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 94 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 89 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 75 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 87 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 80 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 129 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 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in Driest
April 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Morez has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (4.0").

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