All Countries
Morteau, France
Full City Profile
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,343
Population
1,164/sq mi density
2,523 ft
Elevation
769 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,728 median income, 12.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $864/mo rent
Morteau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,523 ft (769 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0578°N, 6.6072°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 147 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 110 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Morteau has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (3.6").